© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
1 Thaler - Zsigmond Báthori
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Sigismund Báthory (1581-1602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1593-1595 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#182178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⁕ PRINCHRS ⁕ TRANSSYLVANIÆ ⁕ 1 5 0 3
Comment
Nagybanya.Varieties are known to exist:
Variant#1: Reverse legend: "⁕ PRINCEPS ⁕ TRANSSYLVANIÆ ⁕ 1503"
© Image courtesy of Stacks Bowers (https://auctions.stacksbowers.com)
Variant 1595, not 100 % sure if this coin is Huszar 134 or 135 or 138.
Photos of Heritage Auctions.
Another variant of this coin, resch - 191.
Photos of Heritage Auctions, Inc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania is that it features an image of Zsigmond Báthori, who was a prominent Hungarian nobleman and military leader. He played a significant role in the history of Transylvania and was known for his military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design was likely meant to commemorate his achievements and honor his legacy.
