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1 Thaler - Zsigmond Báthori
| Silver | 26.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Sigismund Báthory (1581-1602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1589-1592 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with supporters
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCEPS.TRANSSYLVANIÆ.1590
Comment
R.: 96Variant 1591. Mint: Nagybánya / Baia Mare. Different ornaments on armour.
Photo of Macho & Chlapovič.
Variant 1591, Mint: Nagybánya / Baia Mare. Slight difference on obverse and reverse. Letters ND are together. And lettering on obverse is littlebit moved in degrees related to angels.
Photos of H D Rauch.
Another variant 1591, scepter is pointing directly to letter V.
Photos of Numismatics.hu.
Another sloght different variant of 1591, scepter is pointing after letter V.
Photos of Heritage World Coin Auctions.
Variant 1590, Mint: Nagybánya / Baia Mare.Slight difference on obverse and reverse. Letters ND are together.
Photos of H D Rauch.
Another variant 1590, scepter is pointing btween letters V and S.
Photos of Numismatics.hu.
Variant 1589.
Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, LLC.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Principality of Transylvania, issued during the reign of Zsigmond Báthori (1589-1592), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the issuing authority, the coin bears an image of a turbaned Ottoman Sultan, believed to be a representation of Sultan Murad III, who ruled the Ottoman Empire at the time. This design choice was likely a nod to the political alliance between the Principality of Transylvania and the Ottoman Empire, which was an important economic and military partner for the region during that period.
