Hungary 1 Ducat - Charles III, 1734

1 Ducat from Hungary. Issued in 1734. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse

Standing crowned Monarch - in a less elaborative dress - looking right with scepter in right hand, orb in the left divides N B mintmark - higher than usual. Effigy cuts inscription at head and feet. There is no 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 - without mandorla - crowned and glorified Madonna with scepter in the right hand, child on the left arm seated on crescent; crowned twofold Hungarian shield below. Date at the end of the inscription. Sequence of PAT HVNG changed to HVNG PAT (Saint Immaculate Mary Mother of God, Protector of Hungary)

Edge

Smooth