10 Ducats - Zsigmond Rákóczi

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Sigismund was elected Prince of Transylvania in February of 1607 following the death of Stephen Bocskay in opposition to the candidates desired by the Hapsburgs and Ottomans. He was an able governor and administrator, but was forced to resign in March of 1608 by Gabriel Báthory to prevent an internal conflict involving Hajduks who had been unpaid for their service to Bocskay. Very rare.