1 Ducat - Leopold I 1693-1703 front 1 Ducat - Leopold I 1693-1703 back
1 Ducat - Leopold I 1693-1703 photo
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1 Ducat - Leopold I

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Hungary
King
Leopold I (I. Lipót) (1657-1705)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1693-1703
Value
1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1526-1754)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#77436
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned and glorified radiant Madonna seated on a crescent with scepter in left hand, child sits on the right arm.
Inscription around in inner pearl circle, crown on the top divides date

Script: Latin

Lettering: S : IMMAC : VIR : MA : MAT : DEI : P : HVN : 16 99

Translation: Saint Immaculate Virgin Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin was used as a means of payment in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was equivalent to 60 Kreuzer. It was minted in gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams. The obverse side of the coin features the image of Emperor Leopold I, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Hungary. The coin was minted during Leopold's reign from 1693 to 1703.