1 Ducat - Charles III

€189,525.00
IssuerHungary
Year1734
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Ducat (Dukát) (3.5)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionGold
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1170, H#1590, KM#306.3
Obverse descriptionStanding crowned Monarch - in a less elaborative dress - looking right with scepter in right hand, orb in the left divides N B mintmark - higher than usual. Effigy cuts inscription at head and feet. There is no inner pearl circle. CAROLVS inscription starts at the head of the Monarch.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCAROL : VI : D : G : R : I : S : A : G : H : H : B : R N B
(Translation: Carolus VI Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae, Hispaniarum, Hungariae, Bohemiae Rex - Charles VI by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hispania, Hungary and Bohemia.)
Reverse descriptionRadiant - without mandorla - 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.  Sequence of PAT HVNG changed to HVNG PAT
Reverse script
Reverse letteringS · IMMAC · V · M · MAT · D · HVN · PAT · 17 34 ·
(Translation: Saint Immaculate Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary)
EdgeSmooth
MintNB
Baia Mare, Romania
Mintage1734 N B - -
Catalog ID2244701330
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