© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
¼ Ducat - Francis I of Lorraine, as co-ruler without value
| Gold | 0.87 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Francis I (1745-1765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1755-1762 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (Dukát) (⅞) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle with shield of Lorraine and Toscana.
Lettering starts at 2 o'clock, date at the end
No value indicated
Script: Latin
Lettering: TU DOMINE SPES MEA 1755
Translation: You Lord, my hope
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat coin featuring Francis I of Lorraine is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Hungary. The coin was issued in 1755, just a few years after the Hungarian Jacobite uprising, which aimed to overthrow the Habsburg dynasty and install a new monarch. Despite this political unrest, the coin still features the image of Francis I, who was the co-ruler of the Holy Roman Empire at the time. This highlights the complex political landscape of 18th-century Europe and the various alliances and power struggles that were taking place during this time.
