¼ Ducat - Charles III ND (1711-1740) front ¼ Ducat - Charles III ND (1711-1740) back
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¼ Ducat - Charles III ND

 
Gold 0.86 g -
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Charles III (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1711-1740
Value
¼ Ducat (2.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Gold
Weight
0.86 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#72407
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1/4

Comment

R.: 86 H.: 902 ÉHIII: 559

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Charles III ND (1711-1740) coin from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Principality of Transylvania was a semi-independent state within the Hungarian Kingdom, and Charles III was the Prince of Transylvania from 1711 until his death in 1740. During his reign, he implemented various economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the ¼ Ducat coin. This coin was made of gold and weighed 0.86 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency at the time. Despite the economic and political changes that took place during Charles III's reign, the ¼ Ducat coin remains a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Principality of Transylvania.