2 Garas - Michael I Apafi 1672 front 2 Garas - Michael I Apafi 1672 back
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2 Garas - Michael I Apafi

1672 year
Silver 2.58 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Michael I Apafi (Mihály Apafi) (1661-1690)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1672
Value
2 Groschen (Garas) (1⁄12)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.58 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#318406
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Six bastions below eagle, the seventh at bottom divides CI BI mintmark

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

The 2 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania, issued during the reign of Michael I Apafi in 1672, features an interesting design element - a unique blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles, reflecting the cultural influences of the time.