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5 Ducats - Charles III
| Issuer | Transylvania, Principality of |
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| Year | 1713 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Draped and armored bust of Emperor Charles VI facing right, wearing a long flowing wig with elaborate curls, within a beaded inner circle. The emperor's portrait is rendered in high relief in the Baroque style, with fine detail on the lace cravat and armor visible at the shoulder. The surrounding legend reads CAROLVS VI D G R IMP S A GERM HISP HVNG BOH REX, identifying him as Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany, Spain, Hungary, and Bohemia. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Crowned double-headed imperial eagle displayed, with wings spread, each head surmounted by a separate crown and both beneath a central imperial crown at the top of the field. The eagle bears an elaborate quartered shield on its breast displaying the Habsburg dynastic arms. The eagle holds a sword and scepter in its talons. The surrounding legend reads ARCHIDVX AVSTR DVX BVR PRIN TRANSYLV with the date 1713 incorporated into the left field of the legend, identifying Charles as Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, and Prince of Transylvania. |
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