Hungary ¼ Ducat - Charles III, 1738 – 1740
Information
Country
Hungary
Currency
Thaler
(1526 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Ducat
Year
1738 – 1740
Ruler
Charles VI (Karl VI)
(1711–1740)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
0.84
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Ducat from Hungary. Issued from 1738 to 1740. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.84 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. No inner circle, no face value. (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
- Non-radiant, non-crowned and non-glorified Madonna with scepter in the left hand, child on the right arm seated on crescent. Crowned twofold Hungarian shield below. No pearl circle. Date divided at the bottom, inscription starts at the bottom. (Saint Maria, Mother of God, Protector of Hungary)
- Edge
- Smooth
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