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¼ Ducat - Charles III
| Gold | 0.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1738-1740 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (Dukát) (⅞) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Non-radiant, non-crowned and non-glorified Madonna with scepter in the left hand, child on the right arm seated on crescent.
Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below.
No pearl circle. Date divided at the bottom, inscription starts at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · MAR · M · DEI · HVNG · PAT · 17 04 ·
Translation: Saint Maria, Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ¼ Ducat coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1738-1740), is interesting because it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The fact that it was used to create a circulating coin speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the Hungarian economy during this period. Additionally, the coin's small weight of 0.84 grams makes it a unique and unusual example of a gold coin, as most gold coins from this time period were much larger in size.
