12 Kreuzers - Michael I Apafi 1673 front 12 Kreuzers - Michael I Apafi 1673 back
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12 Kreuzers - Michael I Apafi

1673 year
Silver 3.03 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Michael I Apafi (Mihály Apafi) (1661-1690)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1673
Value
12 Kreuzers (Krajczár) (⅕)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.03 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72331
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms with 5 shields and a central shield, value between crown and shields, inscription around

Script: Latin

Lettering: XII

Comment

R.: 183A

Another variant 1673 - Brasov.

Photos of Classical Numismatic Group, LLC.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Kreuzers - Michael I Apafi 1673 coin from Principality of Transylvania is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic imagery on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which is a common symbol in Christianity, while the reverse side features a crescent moon and a star, which are symbols commonly associated with Islam. This blending of religious symbols reflects the diverse cultural influences present in the Principality of Transylvania during the 17th century.