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10 Florins - Michael I Apafi
| Gold | 34.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Michael I Apafi (Mihály Apafi) (1661-1690) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1663 |
| Value | 10 Forint |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAR REG HVN D E SICV CO 1663
Translation: Partium regni Hungariae dominus et Siculorum comes
Comment
Apafi Michael was imposed prince of Transylvania by the Ottoman Porta. He was a week ruler, and his wife Bornemissza Anna was the one to take care of most of the country's business, together with chancellor Teleki Mihaly. The hundreds of thousands of gold ducats he had to pay to the Holy Roman Empire and to the Ottoman Porta caused the economy to decline. He died in 1690, at Fagaras (Fogaras).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Florins - Michael I Apafi 1662-1663 coin from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in the region. The Principality of Transylvania was a semi-independent state that emerged in the 16th century within the Kingdom of Hungary, and it was constantly struggling for survival and independence from the neighboring powers. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Principality, including the 10 Florins - Michael I Apafi 1662-1663, was known for its high quality and beauty, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
