2 Thalers - János Kemény 1661 front 2 Thalers - János Kemény 1661 back
2 Thalers - János Kemény 1661 photo
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2 Thalers - János Kemény

1661 year
Silver 57.59 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
John Kemény (1661-1662)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1661
Value
2 Thalers (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
57.59 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#332779
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAR : REG : HVN : DO : ET : SIC : CO : 1661
C V

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Thalers - János Kemény 1661 coin from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is that it features an image of a turul bird on its reverse side. The turul bird is a mythical creature in Hungarian mythology, often depicted as a large bird of prey with a majestic plumage and a sharp beak. It is said to have played a significant role in the founding of the Hungarian state and is considered a symbol of power, strength, and independence.