Description
Denomination: 3 silver groschen (garas) or a trojak
Period: Habsburg
Date: 1605-1606
Origin: Principality of Transylvania
Condition: VF+, an excellent example of a rare coin
Obverse: Bareheaded and armoured bust of Stephen, right, legend around STEPH D G HVN TRAN P ET SICV
Reverse: Three shields of arms, denomination above, legend in four lines below, GROS.ARG/ TRIP.REGNI/ HVNGAR/ 1607
Size and Weight: 20mm, 2.03g
References: KM#39, Huszar 216
Features and Provenance:
Stephan (Stefan or Istvan) Bocskai was a Hungarian nobleman brought up in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximillian. He was elected Prince of Transylvania and Hungary in 1605 after leading a successful uprising against the Habsburg oppression. He refused to be king, wanting to keep autonomy, even when supported by the Ottoman empire. The Sultan Ahmed sent him a magnificently bejewelled crown to encourage him, but he would only accept it as a gift. During his short reign, he also negotiated freedom for Protestants to practice their religion. He died in 1606, possibly by poisoning. Our coin was minted posthumously.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear, all parts of legend etc present, visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present, but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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