1 wide Garas - Gabriel Bethlen 1620 front 1 wide Garas - Gabriel Bethlen 1620 back
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1 wide Garas - Gabriel Bethlen

1620 year
Silver 2.05 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1620
Value
1 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄24)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.05 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72461
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

R.: 50

Interesting fact

The Gabriel Bethlen 1620 coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Principality of Transylvania. The principality was facing political and military challenges, and the coinage was used as a means of financing the military campaigns. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that showcase the skill of the mint masters of the time.