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1 Thaler - II György Rákóczi
| Issuer | Transylvania, Principality of |
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| Year | 1650 |
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| Reference(s) | ÉH#350, H#561, KM#282, Dav EC II#4750 |
| Obverse description | Half-length armored effigy of György Rákóczi II facing right, attired in richly decorated armor with an ornate collar, and wearing a fur-trimmed hat with a feather plume. The prince holds a scepter in his right hand. A beaded inner border frames the design. The Latin legend around the periphery reads: D·G·PRINC·TRA· / GEORG·RAK·C· |
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| Obverse lettering | D·G·PRINC·TRA·GEORG·RAK·C· |
| Reverse description | Crowned quartered coat of arms of Transylvania occupying the central field, incorporating the Transylvanian eagle, the seven castles, the sun and moon, and the Rákóczi family arms. The mint marks N-B (Nagybánya) flank the shield to left and right. The date 1650 appears at the top of the field. A beaded inner border surrounds the design, with the Latin legend continuing around the full periphery. |
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