1 Ducat - II Ferenc Rákóczi 1707 front 1 Ducat - II Ferenc Rákóczi 1707 back
1 Ducat - II Ferenc Rákóczi 1707 photo
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1 Ducat - II Ferenc Rákóczi

1707 year
Gold 3.45 g 21.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Transylvania (Hungarian States)
Prince
Francis II Rákóczi (1703-1711)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1707
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
Thaler (1526-1780)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Diameter
21.4 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#191618
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Only 3 pieces were originally struck! The dies were than destroyed on the base of direct Rakoczi order.
19-th century restrike.
Extremely rare!

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - II Ferenc Rákóczi 1707 coin from the Principality of Transylvania is that it features a unique blend of Hungarian and Transylvanian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an image of Ferenc Rákóczi II, the Prince of Transylvania, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the Hungarian States. This blending of designs reflects the complex political and cultural history of the region during the early 18th century.