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1 Ducat - Francis I Austrian Emperor title
| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Francis I (I. Ferenc) (1792-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1830-1835 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Radiant Madonna and child.
Crowned Hungarian shield below
Script: Latin
Lettering: S · MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HVNG · 1830 ·
Translation:
SANCTA MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HUNGARIAE.
Saint Maria Mother of God, Protector of Hungary
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Francis I (Austrian Emperor title) 1830-1835 from Hungary is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis I, who was the first Austrian Emperor and King of Hungary, and it was used as a means of standardizing currency across the Austrian Empire. The coin's gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure consistency and trustworthiness, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Hungary's rich history and cultural heritage.
