© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Ducat - Károly Batthyány
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Counts of Batthyány (Hungarian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Charles Joseph (1747-1772) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1770 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (10) |
| Currency | Austro-Hungarian Conventionsthaler (1763-1806) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled arms in Order chain
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDELITATE ET FORTITUDINE•1765
Translation: Faith and Courage 1765
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Károly Batthyány 1764-1770 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Hungarian States. The coin was issued during the reign of Maria Theresa, who was the Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, and it was used as a means of promoting trade and commerce within the region. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of gold, which signifies its value and importance during that time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Károly Batthyány, who was a prominent Hungarian noble and statesman, further highlighting the coin's connection to Hungarian history and culture.
