Hungary ¼ Ducat - Leopold I, 1696 – 1699
Information
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Currency
Thaler
(1526 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Ducat
Year
1696 – 1699
Ruler
Leopold I
(1657–1705)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
0.85
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Ducat from Hungary. Issued from 1696 to 1699. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.85 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head with curly wig facing right touches the inner pearl circle Value in the inscription at 6 o'clock (Leopoldus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae Bohemiae Rex - Leopold, by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hungary, Bohemia.)
- Reverse
- Radiant crowned and glorified Madonna seated with child on left/right arm, scepter in left/right hand breaking through inner pearl circle. Date at the end of lettering Below crowned twofold Hungarian shield breaks inscription. (Protector of Hungary)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1699 N-B ICB | — | ÉH#1005A - H#1341 - Jesus on right arm | ||
| 1699 N-B ICB | — | ÉH#1006A -Jesus on right arm - no value | ||
| 1698 N-B ICB | — | ÉH#1006 - Jesus on right arm - no value - crown divides date | ||
| 1696 N B | — | ÉH#1005 - H#1340 -Jesus on left arm |
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