Principality of Transylvania, Hungary. Gabriel Bethlen 1613 1629. Denar 1625-1626, Nagybánya (No reserve price)

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The denier of Gabriel Bethlen, Prince of Transylvania (1613-1629), minted in Nagybánya (now Baia Mare, Romania) between 1625-1626, is a small silver coin with the following characteristics:
Obverse
Depicts the coat of arms of Transylvania
Likely includes the letters N-B, representing the Nagybánya mint
Reverse
Features the Madonna with Child, a common motif on Hungarian coins of the period
Includes the date (1625 or 1626) and possibly an abbreviated version of Gabriel Bethlen's name and titles
Technical Details
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approximately 0.5 grams
Diameter: Around 15-16 mm
This coin represents an important period in Transylvanian history under the rule of Gabriel Bethlen, who was known for his economic and cultural reforms. The use of both religious imagery and heraldic symbols on this small denomination reflects the complex political and religious landscape of 17th century Transylvania

The denier of Gabriel Bethlen, Prince of Transylvania (1613-1629), minted in Nagybánya (now Baia Mare, Romania) between 1625-1626, is a small silver coin with the following characteristics:
Obverse
Depicts the coat of arms of Transylvania
Likely includes the letters N-B, representing the Nagybánya mint
Reverse
Features the Madonna with Child, a common motif on Hungarian coins of the period
Includes the date (1625 or 1626) and possibly an abbreviated version of Gabriel Bethlen's name and titles
Technical Details
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approximately 0.5 grams
Diameter: Around 15-16 mm
This coin represents an important period in Transylvanian history under the rule of Gabriel Bethlen, who was known for his economic and cultural reforms. The use of both religious imagery and heraldic symbols on this small denomination reflects the complex political and religious landscape of 17th century Transylvania

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Principality of Transylvania, Hungary
Year/Period and Variation
1625-1626, Nagybánya
Ruler
Gabriel Bethlen 1613 1629
Denomination
Denar
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Number of items
1
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Objects sold
100%
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