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1 Ducat - Charles III
| Gold (.986) | 3.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles III (1711-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1734-1740 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1780) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#72349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AUST D BUR / PRIN TRANSYL date
Comment
R.: 79Variant 1738, differences in letterings on obverse and reverse.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Charles III 1734-1740 coin from Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Principality of Transylvania was a semi-independent state within the Hungarian Kingdom, and Charles III was the Prince of Transylvania from 1734 until his death in 1740. During his reign, he implemented various economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the Ducat coin. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.44 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency at the time. Despite the political and economic changes that took place during this period, the 1 Ducat coin remains a symbol of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
