© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
1 Ducat - Joseph I
| Gold | 3.51 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I (I. József) (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1708-1709 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant crowned and glorified Madonna with scepter in the right hand, child on the left arm seated on crescent; crowned twofold Hungarian shield below.
Date at the end of the inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: AR · AV · DV · BV · M · MO · CO · TY · 1708
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin was minted during the reign of Joseph I, who was the King of Hungary and Croatia from 1707 to 1711. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other. What's interesting is that the coin was minted in a time of economic turmoil, as Hungary was facing a severe financial crisis due to the costs of the War of the Spanish Succession. Despite this, the coin was still made of gold, which speaks to the wealth and power of the Hungarian monarchy at the time.
