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Austrian 4 Ducat - 13,76 gram gold
1132004
steuerfrei nach § 25c UStG
circulated products - bank standard
secure tamper-proof Certicard blister pack
see single packing
- Product description
Originating in medieval Italy, the Ducat was first struck in Austria in the early 16th century. While losing their status as legal tender in 1857, both 1 and 4 ducat pieces were used as trade coins until 1915, the year shown on these magnificent modern re-strikes.Although the coin’s design was first struck in 1872, the year engraved on its reverse is recognition that the economic constraints of the First World War brought to an end, at least temporarily, the minting of gold coins in 1915. That year was also one before the death of Emperor Franz Joseph, who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire for 68 years, one of the longest reigns for a monarch in modern history. His profile adorns the coin’s splendid obverse.Ducat re-strikes are available with a face value of 1 or 4 ducats.
Front (Motif- or Mainside, Obverse (numismatics))
The obverse of this beautiful Gold restrikes features a bust of Austrian King and Hungarian Emperor Franz Josef I.
Back (Valueside, Reverse (numismatics))
The reverse of the 1 Dukat displays the coat of arms of Austria superimposed over a crowned imperial double-headed eagle.
Available sizes:
1 Ducat, 4 Ducat
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Gross weight in grams 13,96 Finess 986/1000 Tax steuerfrei nach § 25c UStG Condition circulated products - bank standard Single package secure tamper-proof Certicard blister pack Multi package see single packing Endge notched Thickness in mm 0,71 Diameter/Width in mm 39,5 Country Österreich Embossing year Prägejahr 1915 (Nachprägung) Par value 4 Dukat (Gewichtsfaktor)