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2 Thalers - Gabriel Bethlen Klippe
1627 year| Silver | 56.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Bethlen (Gábor Bethlen) (1613-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1627 |
| Value | 2 Thalers (Tallér) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.91 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
R.: 384DC-M = Košice mint.
Sloght different variant, scepter on obverse is pointing directly to letter P.
Photos of Numismatics.hu.
Interesting fact
The 2 Thalers - Gabriel Bethlen (Klippe) 1627 coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Gabriel Bethlen, a powerful prince who played a significant role in the history of Transylvania and the surrounding region. Bethlen was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Principality of Transylvania, which was a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 56.91 grams, making it a substantial piece of currency for its time.
