4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I

4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I - obverse4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I - reverse

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Features

Issuer Austrian Empire
Emperor Francis Joseph I (Franz Joseph I) (1848-1916)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1872-1915 (1872-1936)
Value 4 Ducats (64)
Currency Austro-Hungarian gulden (decimalized, 1857-1892)
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 13.9636 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 0.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15156
References KM# 2276,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Her# 27-70,
Ludwig Herinek; 1970. Österreichische Münzprägungen. Münzhandlg Herinek, Vienna, Austria.
Fr# 487-488
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Franz Joseph I facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRANC·IOS·I·D·G·AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR

Translation: Franz Joseph I, by the grace of God, Austrian Emperor

Engraver: Friedrich Leisek

Reverse

Double-headed Austro-Hungarian eagle with crown, orb, and scepter

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HVNGAR·BOHEM·GAL· LOD·ILL·REX A·A·1915
( 4 )

Translation: King of Hungary, Bohemia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria.

Engraver: Friedrich Leisek

Edge

Reeded

4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I -  obverse

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Mint

Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria (1194-date)

Comments

All the 4 ducats dated 1915 are official Austrian Mint restrikes from 1920-1936.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1872  24 590 2% Shares mintage with 1872 A KM# 2274
1873  24 124 1.5%
1874  15 476 1.5%
1875  11 633 0.9%
1876  5 243 1.2%
1877  5 970 1.2%
1878  23 376 0.9%
1879  29 245 0.9%
1880  23 002 1.2%
1881  Photo 34 711 1.5%
1882  28 772 1.5%
1883  Photo 36 739 0.6%
1884  Photo 35 035 0.9%
1885  27 942 0.6%
1886  Photo 18 322 0.9%
1887  26 947 0.6%
1888  35 712 0.9%
1889  Photo 31 186 0.6%
1890  47 289 0.9%
1891  53 846 0.6%
1892  58 168 0.9%
1893  Photo 54 273 0.9%
1894  34 743 1.5%
1895  40 337 0.6%
1896  49 067 1.2%
1897  35 049 1.5%
1898  53 774 0.9%
1899  54 481 0.6%
1900  Photo 48 169 0.3%
1901  Photo 51 597 0.6%
1902  Photo 69 380 1.2%
1903  72 658 1.2%
1904  80 086 0.6%
1905  Photo 90 906 0.9%
1906  Photo 123 443 0.6%
1907  Photo 104 295 $ 910 0.6%
1908  Photo 80 428 2%
1909  Photo 83 852 1.8%
1910  Photo 101 354 1.2%
1911  Photo 141 857 $ 1600 1.2%
1912  Photo 150 691 1.8%
1913  Photo 119 133 2%
1914  Photo 102 712 3%
1915 (1920-1936)  Photo 496 501 $ 740 $ 780 $ 810 $ 910 89% Restrike

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Katz
Auction 73
Lot 287
Internet Archive
28 Dec 2022 1881 UNC USD 8745.10
(EUR 8100.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2333
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 1883 VF USD 777.34
(EUR 720.00)
(+ 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
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 31202
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1884 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 5280.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph IPicture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232041
Lot 62269
Internet Archive
7 Oct 2020 1886 USD 1146.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 4
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1889 XF USD 945.77
(EUR 876.00)
(+ 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
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232245
Lot 62354
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2022 1893 AU
(NGC AU Details (Removed From Jewelry, Tooled))
USD 870.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph IPicture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232345
Lot 62163
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2023 1900 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 1260.00
(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 I
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 31203
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1901 UNC
(NGC MS61 Prooflike)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Ducats - Francis Joseph I
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2334
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 1901 XF USD 744.95
(EUR 690.00)
(+ 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
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33356
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1902 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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