I haven't added anything to SGS for a long time. I had objectively little time. But subjectively I admit that I don't feel like writing every day. I admire those who can do it.
But to the point. I am showing a gold Hungarian two-ducat of Maria Theresa from 1765 and a gold Hungarian ten-crown from 1904.
Because we at SGS:
Ungarian two-ducat, 1765, 25 mm diameter, 6,98 g, purity 986/1000
Ungarian ten-crown, 1904, 19 mm diameter, 3.387 g, purity 900/1000
What do the two coins have in common at first glance? A method of portraiture of the monarch. Monarch's stance and coronation jewels - crown, scepter, imperial apple. The King of Hungary has been depicted in this way on gold coins since the 14th century.
Maria Theresa was a woman. But she was crowned by a king and not a queen. Maria Theresa completed the male coronation ceremony.
For example, she had to ride a horse to a hill, draw a man's sword, wave the sword in all directions and swear that she would protect all of Hungary in this way.
She was 24 years old and 3 months postpartum. She managed the ceremony. (The Hungarian nobility insisted that her husband should not be present at the coronation ceremony. He blended into the audience in disguise.)
The Hungarian crown of St. Stephen was created gradually between the 11th and 13th centuries. It still exists today and is considered one of the symbols of Hungarian statehood.
On the other side of the ducat is the patron saint of Hungary, the Virgin Mary. On the other side of the crown is the Hungarian coat of arms. The ducat has an inscription in Latin, the crown in Hungarian.
You probably noticed the serious damage to the two ducat. A chain holder was once attached to the coin. A coin with the Virgin Mary was once worn around the neck. Of course, the chain holder lowers the price of the coin.
And that's all for today. For the next week, I commit to publishing five articles about my coins. I'll see if I can fulfill my commitment. I wish you a nice rest of Sunday.