⅙ Ducat - Charles III
1739 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1739 |
| Value | ⅙ Ducat (Dukát) (7⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant - without mandorla - Madonna with child on the left arm seated on crescent.
Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below: divides N B mintmark in frame
Date is at the end of inscription, no pearl circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · MAR · PAT ·HVNG · 1739 ·
Translation: Saint Maria, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Ducat - Charles III 1739 coin from Hungary made of Gold is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Charles III, who was the last Habsburg king of Hungary and the last king to be crowned with the Holy Crown of Hungary. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the region. It's made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, and its design features the king's portrait and the Hungarian coat of arms. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Hungary and the Habsburg dynasty.
