3 Garas - István Bocskai 1608-1609 front 3 Garas - István Bocskai 1608-1609 back
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3 Garas - István Bocskai

 
Silver 1.98 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Stephen Bocskai (1605-1606)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1608-1609
Value
3 Groschen (Garas) (⅛)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.98 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72447
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

R.: 126

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 cultural diversity and religious tolerance that existed in the Principality of Transylvania during the 17th century.