1 Ducat - Charles III 1731-1740 front 1 Ducat - Charles III 1731-1740 back
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1 Ducat - Charles III

 
Gold 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1731-1740
Value
1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#189513
Rarity index
90%

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.
Date at the end of the inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: PATRONA · REGNI · HVNGARIÆ · 1735

Translation: Protector of the Kingdom of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from Hungary, minted during the reign of Charles III (1731-1740), is interesting because it was used as a means of payment for the Habsburg Empire's military forces during the War of the Austrian Succession. Despite being made of gold and having a relatively small weight of 3.5 grams, it was widely accepted as a form of currency throughout the empire, highlighting the trust and value placed in the Habsburgs' currency at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1738 K B - - - - - -

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