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Coin Details - Austrian 4 Ducats

Austrian 4 Ducats Historic Gold Coin
Austrian 4 Ducats Gold Coin Obverse
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Reverse of the Austrian 4 Ducats Gold Coin
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Austrian 4 Ducats Gold Coin Description

With a gold purity content of over 98%, the Austrian 4 Ducats gold coin is among the highest purity gold coins ever issued for circulation. Non-restrikes (see detailed coin information below) of these coins were actually minted during the years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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Design of the Austrian 4 Ducats Gold Coin

The obverse of this Austrian 4 Ducat gold coin features a bust of Franz Josef I, the Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary. He is surrounded by the words: 'FRANC'IOS'I'D'G'AVSTRIAE'IMPERATOR'.

The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of Austria superimposed over a crowned Imperial double-headed eagle. The words 'HVNGAR'BOHEM'GAL'LOD'ILL'REX A'A" and the date surround the eagle.

Austrian 4 Ducats Coin Minting Information

Austria has minted gold ducats for over five Centuries. Interestingly, these coins are not legal tender and have only been used as commercial gold coins. The latest date found on any Austrian 4 Ducats gold coin is 1915. However, these coins are 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.

Other 4 Ducats featuring different Franz Josef designs were minted from 1854-1872.

Franz Josef I

Franz Josef I (1830-1916) ruled as both Emperor of Austria (1848-1916) and King of Hungary (1867-1916). It was during his reign that the Austro-Hungarian Empire was created. He became King of Hungary when he married the popular Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, whom the Hungarian people accepted as their true sovereign until her assassination on September 10, 1898.

Josef's wife was not the only one who died in a similar fashion. His brother Maximillian, who had served as Emperor of Mexico was executed in 1867 and his nephew and heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. It was this last act that is commonly considered the catalyst for World War I. Josef died two years later on November 21, 1916.

Learn why European gold coins like the Austrian 4 Ducat are the number one choice of Goldline investors.

Detailed Information for the Austrian 4 Ducats Gold Coin
Gross Weight: 13.9636g
0.4489 troy oz.
Gold Content: 13.7773g
0.4438 troy oz.
Composition: 23.68-Karat (98.6667% gold, 1.4333% copper)
Coin Diameter: 39mm Edge: Milled
Dates: 1872-1914; 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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