© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
12 Garas - Michael I Apafi
1673 year| Silver | 3.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Michael I Apafi (Mihály Apafi) (1661-1690) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 12 Groschen (Garas) (½) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#195538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAR • REG • H • D • ET • S • C • GROS • AN 1673
Unabridged legend: PARTIVM REGNI HUNGARIAE DOMINVS ET SICULORVM COMES GROS ANNO 1673
Translation:
Lord of the parts of Kingdom of Hungary and count of Szeklers
Garas in the year 1673
Interesting fact
The 12 Garas coin minted during the reign of Michael I Apafi in the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) in 1673 is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it weighed 3.34 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size and denomination. This suggests that the coin was intended to be a valuable and reliable form of currency for the people of Transylvania.
