10 Ducats - II György Rákóczi 1649 front 10 Ducats - II György Rákóczi 1649 back
10 Ducats - II György Rákóczi 1649 photo
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10 Ducats - II György Rákóczi

1649 year
Gold 34.95 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
George Rákóczi II (1648-1660)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1649
Value
10 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Gold
Weight
34.95 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#343475
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 10 Ducats - II György Rákóczi 1649 coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great historical significance. II György Rákóczi was a Hungarian nobleman who played a crucial role in the Hungarian uprising against the Habsburgs, and this coin was minted during his reign as Prince of Transylvania. The coin's design features II György Rákóczi's portrait on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the struggle for Hungarian independence. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold and weighs 34.95 grams makes it a valuable and rare collector's item.