1 Ducat - Francis II (Roman Emperor's title) 1792-1799 front 1 Ducat - Francis II (Roman Emperor's title) 1792-1799 back
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1 Ducat - Francis II Roman Emperor's title

 
Gold (.986) 3.49 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Hungary
Emperor
Francis II (II. Ferenc) (1792-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1792-1799
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#33885
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Radiant Madonna and child.
Crowned Hungarian shield below

Script: Latin

Lettering: S·MARIA MATER DEI PATRONA HVNG · 1797 ·

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 II (Roman Emperor's title) 1792-1799 from Hungary made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.49 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis II, who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria. This period saw the rise of nationalism and the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, making this coin a unique piece of history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1792  - - - - - -
1796  - - - - - -
1797  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Francis II (Roman Emperor's title) 1792-1799 coin.