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¼ Ducat - Joseph I
| Gold | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I (I. József) (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1710-1711 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (Dukát) (⅞) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant crowned and glorified Madonna with scepter in the right hand, child on the left arm seated on crescent; crowned twofold Hungarian shield below divides K B mintmark
Date is at the end of the inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRONA · R · HVNG · 1710
K B
Translation: Protector of the Kingdom of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Joseph I 1710-1711 from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Joseph I, who was the King of Hungary and Croatia from 1707 to 1711. During his reign, Joseph I implemented a number of reforms aimed at strengthening the economy and increasing trade, which led to an increase in the demand for gold coins like the ¼ Ducat. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used widely in trade and commerce. Today, the ¼ Ducat - Joseph I 1710-1711 is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a unique glimpse into the economic and political climate of early 18th-century Hungary.
