2 Thalers - Michael I Apafi 1662 front 2 Thalers - Michael I Apafi 1662 back
2 Thalers - Michael I Apafi 1662 photo
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2 Thalers - Michael I Apafi

1662 year
Silver 58.10 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Michael I Apafi (Mihály Apafi) (1661-1690)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1662
Value
2 Thalers (Tallér)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
58.10 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168138
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Vgl. 722b

Interesting fact

The Michael I Apafi 1662 2 Thalers coin from the Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Michael I Apafi, the Prince of Transylvania, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Principality of Transylvania on the other. The coat of arms features a shield with the symbols of the seven Hungarian tribes, which according to legend, were the original settlers of the region. This design was used on several coins during Apafi's reign, but the 1662 issue is particularly rare and sought after by collectors.