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3 Garas - Gábor Báthori
| Silver | 2.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Gabriel Báthory (1608-1613) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1613 |
| Value | 3 Groschen (Garas) (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Shield dividing date, Text
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
(DATE)
GROS ARG
TRIP.REGNI
TRANSYL
VANI
Comment
R.: 38 H.: 276 ÉHIII: 178/a
KM#56
Slight different variant 1609, lettering on obverse is shifted against bust.
Photos of Numismatics.hu.
Another variant of 1609, different letering on reverse "VANI", rosettes are rotated differently.
Photos of Numismatics.hu.
Another variant of 1609, lettering on obverse shifted against bust AND A with A with crossbar
Photos of Julio F. Campos.
Variant 1610, different lettering on obverse.
Photos of Auktionen Frühwald.
Variant 1611 CIBI, resch 134-135.
Photos of Sincona AG.
Interesting fact
The 3 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania, issued during the reign of Gábor Báthori (1608-1613), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
