Hungary 10 Ducats - Joseph I, 1709

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Information

Country Hungary Hungary
Currency Thaler (1526 – 1754)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Ducats
Year 1709
Ruler Joseph I (1705–1711)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 35.5585
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Ducats from Hungary. Issued in 1709. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 35.56 g.

Obverse
Armoured non-laureate bust with heavy curly wig facing right breaks through inscription, there is no inner circle. Inscription around interrupted by crowned Hungarian shield and Madonna with child (Josephus Dei Gratia Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus Germaniae Hungariae Rex -
Joseph, by the grace of God Emperor of the Romans, Always August, King of Germany, Hungary.)
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle in inner circle, K B mintmark divided by eagle's tail, no orb between the eagle's heads Crowned fourfold (Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion - Árpádian stripes - Bohemian lion) coat of arms in U shape cartouche; uncrowned Austrian and Burgundian coat of arms in center shield. Inscription in a pearl circle, date at the end (Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1709 K B

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