1 Ducat - Charles III 1712-1730 front 1 Ducat - Charles III 1712-1730 back
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1 Ducat - Charles III

 
Gold (.986) 3.50 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Charles III (III. Károly) (1711-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1712-1730
Value
1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.50 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#33609
Rarity index
92%

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 · 1717

Translation: Protector of the Kingdom 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 (1712-1730) and was made of gold with a purity of .986. The coin weighs 3.50 grams and has a diameter of 23.5 millimeters. It features an image of Charles III on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. The coin was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the empire and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1719 KB 37000 - - - - - -
1721 KB 40000 - - - - - -

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