Taler, noodmunt voor het leger van Johan II Sigismund Zápolya, troonpretedent van Hongarije en prins van Transsylvanië, in oorlog tegen keizer Ferdinand I. 1562

This silver coin, known as a Taler, was minted in 1562. It depicts the coat of arms of Johan II Sigismund Zápolya, the pretender to the throne of Hungary and Prince of Transylvania. This coin was likely used as currency during Zápolya's military campaign against Emperor Ferdinand I. The inscription "1562" and the coat of arms are engraved on the obverse, while the reverse is left plain. These types of coins are valuable historical artifacts that offer insights into the political and social context of 16th-century Europe.