2 Ducats - Joseph I
1709 year| Gold | 7.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Hungary |
|---|---|
| King | Joseph I (I. József) (1705-1711) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (Dukát) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1526-1754) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.12 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189494 |
|---|---|
| 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
Lettering: AR · AVS · D · BVR · MA MOR · CO · TYR · 1709
Translation: Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats - Joseph I 1709 coin from Hungary is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Habsburg Empire was facing economic challenges, and the coin's value was significantly higher than its face value, making it a sought-after collector's item.
