Hungary 10 Ducats - Charles III, 1740
Information
Country
Hungary
Currency
Thaler
(1526 – 1754)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Ducats
Year
1740
Ruler
Charles VI (Karl VI)
(1711–1740)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
35.5585
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Ducats from Hungary. Issued in 1740. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 35.56 g.
- Obverse
- Large laureate curly wigged bust right, breaks inscriptions on the top and on the bottom, in redesigned elaborative dress. No inner circle. Inscription starts at left with a crowned Hungarian shield, ends at right with a Madonna and child stamp. (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
- Crowned imperial eagle, K B mintmark is divided by eagle's tail. Crowned straight sided, straight on top fourfold coat of arms in U shape cartouche on chest. Crowned Hungarian coat of arms in center shield. No inner circle, Date at the end of inscription. (Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Margrave of Moravia and Count of Tyrol)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1740 K B | — |
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