© Numismatics.hu
© Numismatics.hu
3 Garas - Zsigmond Báthori
1598 year| Silver | 2.23 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Sigismund Báthory (1581-1602) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1598 |
| Value | 3 Groschen (Garas) (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.23 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
15-98
GRO-ARG
TRIP PRIN
TRANSYL
VANIAE
Translation: III grossus argenteus triplex principis Transilvaniae 1598
Comment
Sigismund Bathory, was elected prince of Transylvania in 1581at the age of 9, so the government was entrusted to a regency until 1588. He's decision to join the league of Christian princes against the Ottomans is very criticized by his opponents who threatened him with deposition. After letting his cousin Bathory Boldizsar to rule for a short while, He returns and he executes most of his opponents. In April 1598 Sigismund resigned again as prince of Transylvania in favor of Emperor Rudolf II, reversed his decision in October 1598, and then resigned again in favor of Cardinal Andrew Bathory , his cousin. In February 1601 the diet of Cluj (Klausenburg) reinstated him, but again he was driven out by Michael the Brave and general Giorgio Basta, never to return. He died at Prague in 1613.Interesting fact
The 3 Garas coin from the Principality of Transylvania, minted in 1598 during the reign of Zsigmond Báthori, is interesting because it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage during that time. The fact that it weighs 2.23 grams suggests that it was a significant coin with a high monetary value, likely used for large transactions or as a store of value. Additionally, the design of the coin may feature intricate details or symbols that reflect the cultural and historical context of the time, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
