1/4 Ducat - Charles III

€1.00
IssuerHungary
Year1738-1740
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Ducat (Dukát) (⅞)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionGold
Weight0.84 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1176, H#1596
Obverse descriptionStanding crowned Monarch looking right with scepter in right hand, orb in the left divides C H mintmark. Effigy cuts inscription at head and feet. No inner circle, no face value.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL : VI : D : G : R : I : S : A : G : H : H : B : R :
(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 descriptionNon-radiant, non-crowned and non-glorified Madonna with scepter in the left hand, child on the right arm seated on crescent. Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below. No pearl circle. Date divided at the bottom, inscription starts at the bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS · MAR · M · DEI · HVNG · PAT · 17 04 ·
(Translation: Saint Maria, Mother of God, Protector of Hungary)
EdgeSmooth
MintNB
Baia Mare, Romania
Mintage1738 N B - -
1740 N B - -
Catalog ID4632555580
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