1/8 Ducat - Charles III

€1.00
IssuerHungary
Year1739
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/8 Ducat (Dukát) (7⁄16)
CurrencyThaler (1526-1754)
CompositionGold
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ÉH#1179
Obverse descriptionNon-laureate curly wigged bust right. Inscription without inner circle. No face value.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCAR · VI · D · G · HVNG · R ·
(Translation: Carolus VI Dei Gratia Hungariae Rex - Charles VI by the grace of God King of Hungary.)
Reverse descriptionRadiant - without mandorla - Madonna with child on the left arm seated on crescent. Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below: divides N B mintmark in frame Date is at the end of inscription, no pearl circle.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringS · MAR · PAT ·HVNG · 1739 ·
(Translation: Saint Maria, Protector of Hungary)
EdgeSmooth
MintNB
Baia Mare, Romania
Mintage1739 N B - -
Catalog ID7101648400
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