© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
⅙ Ducat - Leopold I
| Gold (.986) | 0.58 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1673-1698 |
| Value | ⅙ Ducat (Dukát) (7⁄12) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant crowned and glorified Madonna standing on a crescent breaking through inner pearl circle. Date at the end of lettering
Below crowned twofold Hungarian shield breaks inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S : IMMACVL : V : MAR : MAT: D : P : H 1697
Translation: Saint Immaculate Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Ducat coin was minted during the reign of Leopold I, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary from 1673 to 1698. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 0.58 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the Hungarian currency system at the time, and it features a detailed portrait of Leopold I on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Hungary and the Holy Roman Empire.
