The exhibition entitled "Princes' Gold - Royal Representation in Transylvania" was on display at the Hungarian National Museum from 15th March to 13th April, following its return from Romania. The event attracted 25,000 visitors. Fifty percent of ticket sales went to museums in Székely Land. For those who were unable to attend the previous exhibition, there will be another opportunity to see the collection, as preparations are underway for an additional venue in Hungary. As soon as official information is available, it will be posted on penzmuzeum.hu.

What makes the exhibition collection so special?
Throughout history, the image of the ruler has played a significant role in representing power. In early modern Europe, the political elite could see the image of the ruler in paintings, the broader nobility and the bourgeoisie in printed engravings, and the common people, who made up the largest part of society, on coins. As rulers often had new coins minted after coming to power, bearing their own portraits, this was a way of expressing the legitimacy of their power. These objects can also be considered the first official portraits in the iconography of rulers. Coins also play a very important role in the depiction of Transylvanian princes because they are among the rare representations made in the territory of the Principality of Transylvania. This means that the portraits on the coins can be considered the most authentic depictions of the rulers.