Hungary 1 Ducat - Charles III, 1712 – 1718
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Thaler
(1526 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1712 – 1718
Ruler
Charles VI (Karl VI)
(1711–1740)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from Hungary. Issued from 1712 to 1718. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Standing crowned Monarch looking right with scepter in right hand, orb in the left divides C H mintmark. Effigy cuts inscription at head and feet. Inscription is in an inner pearl circle. CAROLVS inscription starts at the head of the Monarch. (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
- Radiant crowned and glorified Madonna with scepter in the right hand, child on the left arm seated on crescent. Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below; P W privy marks in adjoining shields on both sides Date divided by the head. (Protector of Hungary)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 C-H P-W | — | |||
| 1716 C-H P-W | — | |||
| 1714 C-H P-W | — | |||
| 1712 C-H P-W | — |
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