Austrian 1 Ducat Gold Coin Description
Franz Joseph I Austrian Ducat gold coins were extremely high
in gold purity for their day – over 98% pure gold! Gold Ducats featuring
various rulers of the day were minted throughout the 19th Century and into the
20th Century. They trace their origin back to Venice
during the Middle Ages; Austria
began minting Ducats in the early 16th Century.
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Design of the Austrian Ducat Gold Coin
The heads side (also known as the "obverse" to coin
collectors") of this Austrian 1 Ducat gold coin features Franz Josef I. He
is surrounded by the words: "FRANC·IOS·I·D·G·AVSTRIAE·IMPERATOR".
The reverse – or tails side - of the 1 Ducat features the coat of arms of Austria
superimposed over a crowned Imperial double-headed eagle. The words "LOD·ILL·REX
A*A*", the date, and "HVNGAR·BOHEM·GAL·" encircle this eagle.
Austrian Ducat Coin Minting Information
Austria
has minted gold ducats for over five Centuries, although it lost status as
legal tender in 1858. From 1858 through
1914 ducats – including the Franz Joseph I 1 Ducat gold coin – were minted as
trade coins. Original mintage ended in
1914 due to issues surrounding World War I.
The latest date found on any Ducat gold coins, however, is
1915 for restrikes coined from either 1920-1936, or more recently in the
country's official Austrian Mint AG. This Mint is a subsidiary of the Austrian
National Bank.
There were also other variations of other 1 Ducat gold coins featuring
different Franz Josef designs from 1866-1872.
Franz Josef I
Franz Josef I (1830-1916) ruled as both Emperor of Austria (beginning
1848) and King of Hungary (beginning 1867) until his death in 1916 in the
middle of World War I. It was during his reign that the Austro-Hungarian Empire
was created, which is why 1 Gold Ducats feature the name of each country.
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| Detailed Information for the Austrian 1 Ducat Gold Coin |
| Gross Weight: 3.4909g |
Gold Content: 0.1106 troy oz. |
| Composition: 23.66-Karat (98.60% gold, 1.40% copper) |
| Diameter: 19.75mm |
Edge: Milled |
| Dates: 1872-91, 1901-14; 1920-36* |
| * Restrikes using the 1915 date. |
| The Austrian Mint continues to make restrikes with the 1915 date today. |
| Mint: Vienna Mint, Austrian Mint AG |
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