© František Janovský (CC BY)
© František Janovský (CC BY)
1 Ducat - Joseph II
| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | 22.4 mm |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph II (II. József) (1780-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1781-1785 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 22.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.53 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#196334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Glorified and crowned, radiant Madonna seated on a crescent with child on her left arm with orb in hand, and scepter in her right arm.
Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONA REGNI HVNGARIÆ · 1784 ·
Translation: Protector of the Kingdom of Hungary
Edge
Plain
Comment
No mintmarkInteresting fact
The 1 Ducat coin was minted during the reign of Joseph II, who was the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary from 1780 to 1790. He was known for his enlightened policies and reforms, which aimed to modernize and strengthen the Habsburg Empire. The coin's design features Joseph II's portrait on one side and the Hungarian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the union between the Habsburg Empire and Hungary.
