1 Ducat - Charles III
1734 year| Gold | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1734 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant - without 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 at the end of the inscription.
Sequence of PAT HVNG changed to HVNG PAT
Lettering: S · IMMAC · V · M · MAT · D · HVN · PAT · 17 34 ·
Translation: Saint Immaculate Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin was used as a means of payment in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was equivalent to 1/4 of a gold forint. It was minted in Hungary during the reign of Charles III (1711-1740) and was made of 98.6% gold, with a weight of 3.5 grams. The coin features an image of Charles III on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. It was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the empire and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
