© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
10 Ducats - Ákos Barcsai
| Gold | 34.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ákos Barcsai (1658-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1660 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#168020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: PA REG HVN DO ET SI CO: 1 6 59
Comment
Variant 1660, slight different reverse in details.Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, LLC.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats Ákos Barcsai coin from the Principality of Transylvania is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic motifs on its design. The coin's obverse side bears an image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription and a depiction of a crescent moon, which reflects the Islamic influence present in the region during that time period. This blending of religious symbols highlights the cultural diversity and religious tolerance that existed in the Principality of Transylvania during the 17th century.
