1 Ducat - Charles III 1714-1716 front 1 Ducat - Charles III 1714-1716 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
1714-1716
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#189514
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Radiant - in oval mandorla - crowned and glorified Madonna with scepter in the right hand, child on the left arm seated on crescent; crowned twofold Hungarian shield below.
Date divided at the top

Lettering: S · IMMAC · VIR · M · MA · DEI · PAT · HVNG · 17 17 ·

Translation: Saint Immaculate Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat - Charles III 1714-1716 coin from Hungary made of Gold weighing 3.5 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Habsburg Empire was facing economic challenges, and the coin's value was significantly higher than its face value, making it a sought-after collector's item.