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4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I

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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).
, Fr# 484
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
1867 A 16 000 54%
1868 A 17 000 31%
1869 A Photo 19 000 46%
1870 A Photo 12 000 31%
1871 A Photo 19 000 31%
1872 A 12 000 54%

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Numista Rarity index: 86 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 1915.66 Search tips
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 )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Katz
Auction 138
Lot 47
Internet Archive
27 Sep 2024 1869 A XF USD 1618.29
(EUR 1403.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph IPicture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph IPicture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph IPicture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 26 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61634
Lot 25071
Internet Archive
26 May 2026 1870 A AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 3172.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph IPicture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph IPicture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph IPicture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph IPicture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102
Lot 32329
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2022 1871 A UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Removed From Jewelry))
USD 2040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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