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2 Florins - Gabriel Bethlen
1628 year| Gold | 6.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1628 |
| Value | 2 Forint |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAR R HVN DO SI CO OP R DVX 1628
Translation: Partium Regni Hungariae Dominus, Siculorum Comes, ac Oppuliae, Ratiboriaeque Dux
Comment
R.: 445 H.: 323 ÉHIII: 205Interesting fact
The 2 Florins - Gabriel Bethlen 1628 coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Principality of Transylvania was a semi-independent state that emerged in the 16th century within the Kingdom of Hungary, which was then part of the Habsburg Empire. In 1628, Gabriel Bethlen, a Hungarian nobleman, was elected as the Prince of Transylvania, and he ruled until his death in 1635. During his reign, Bethlen sought to strengthen the Principality's economy and military, and he issued several coins, including the 2 Florins coin made of gold. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people of Transylvania.
