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1 Ducat - Francis Joseph I
1870 year| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | 19.8 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1870 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Large Hungarian fourfolded Hungarian coat of arms with twofold Hungarian smaller shield in center, on top the crown of St. Stephen; inner circle separates Hungarian legend and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAGYAR KIRÁLYSÁG
1870
Translation: Kingdom of Hungary
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1870 Hungarian 1 Ducat coin featuring Francis Joseph I is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Francis Joseph I, who was the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, and it was minted in the year 1870, which was just a few years after the end of the Austro-Prussian War and the establishment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Europe during this time period.
