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3 Garas - István Bocskai
| Silver | 2.32 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Stephen Bocskai (1605-1606) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1609 |
| Value | 3 Groschen (Garas) (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.32 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS.ARG
TRIP.REGNI
HVNGAR
1606
Translation:
Grossus argenteus triplex regni Hungariae
(Three silver Groschen - Kingdom of Hungary)
Comment
Stephen Bocskai (1 January 1557 - 29 December 1606) was the leader of the anti-Habsburg uprising, and after defeating the Imperials at Almosd in October 4, 1604, he became prince of Transylvania. On December 29, 1606, he was poisoned by his chancellor, Mihaly Katay.Two different variants of 1607.
Photos of Numismatics.hu.
Variant resch 90.
Photos of Auktionen Frühwald.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania is that it features a unique design element - a crescent moon and a star, which were symbols of the Islamic world and were used to represent the Ottoman Empire's influence on the region. This blend of Islamic and Christian symbols on a single coin highlights the diverse cultural and religious influences present in the region during that time period.
