Austria - 4 Ducat (restrike) - Franz Joseph I - Gold
ObverseThe laureate head, facing right, of Emperor Franz Joseph IFRANC IOS I D G AUSTRIAE IMPERATORReverseThe arms of Austria superimposed upon a crowned double-headed Imperial eagle.HUNGAR BOHEM GAL LOD ILL REX A A High Carat GoldDucats were produced in high purity gold, carats, making them among the highest purity gold coins ever issued for circulation.ThicknessBecause they have inherited their design and appearance from medieval gold coins, they are very thin compared with modern coins, at just 0.7 mms. thick.Technical SpecificationsDiameter40.0WeightFineness.986Gold Content.Notes on Table:Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.Weight = Gross weight in grams.Fineness = purity of gold alloy.Gold Content = Actual gold content in troy ounces. Read More