4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Features
| Issuer |
Austrian Empire
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1867-1872 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (18.66) |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 13.9636 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 33652 |
| References | KM# 2274 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes). |
Obverse
Franz Joseph I facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRANC.IOS.I.D.G.AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR
A
Unabridged legend: Franciscus Iosephus I Dei Gratia Austriae Imperator
Translation: Franz Joseph I, by the grace of God, Austrian Emperor
Engraver: Joseph Daniel Böhm
Reverse
Double-headed Austro-Hungarian eagle with crown, orb, and scepter
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HVNGAR.BOHEM.GAL.LOD.ILL.REX.A.A.1872
4
Unabridged legend: Hungariae Bohemiae Galiciae Lodomeriae Illyriae Rex Archidux Austriae
Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Galicia, Lodomeria and Illyria, Archduke of Austria.
Engraver: Joseph Daniel Böhm
Edge
Reeded
Mint
| A | Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich), Vienna, Austria (1194-date) |
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1867 A | 16 000 | 54% | |||||||||||||
| 1868 A | 17 000 | 31% | |||||||||||||
| 1869 A | 
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19 000 | 46% | ||||||||||||
| 1870 A |
|
12 000 | 31% | ||||||||||||
| 1871 A |
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19 000 | 31% | ||||||||||||
| 1872 A | 12 000 | 54% | |||||||||||||
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
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Numista Rarity index: 86
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 1915.66
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of gold at 139 137 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual gold weight: 0.443 oz
Current gold price: 4327.65 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katz Auction 138 Lot 47 
|
27 Sep 2024 | 1869 A | XF |
USD 1618.29
(EUR 1403.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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    |
Heritage Auctions 2026 May 26 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61634 Lot 25071
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26 May 2026 | 1870 A |
AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned)) |
USD 3172.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102 Lot 32329
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2 Nov 2022 | 1871 A |
UNC (NGC UNC Details (Removed From Jewelry)) |
USD 2040.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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