Austrian 1 Ducat

Overview

This 1 Ducat coin is produced by the Viennese Mint in Austria. A particularly interesting detail about this coin is that the carat of the gold is much higher than other European gold coins. They are produced in 23.6 carat (a fineness of 0.986). Ducat coins have been issued in Austria since at least 1612. The last regular issue of Ducats was in 1914, and all the 1 Ducats dated 1915 are restrikes. One Ducat coins dated 1915 are still being produced by the Austrian Mint today. The design shows the laureate head of Emperor Franz Joseph I on the obverse and an image of the crowned imperial eagle on the reverse.

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Austrian 100 Corona

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The Austrian 100 Corona gold coins were issued between 1908 and 1915. After the death of Franz Joseph in 1916 commemorative coins of the 100 Corona were restruck, which were all dated 1915. The 100 Corona contains just under one troy ounce of gold - its pure gold content is 0.9802 troy oz. The obverse of the coin portrays the bare head of Emperor Franz Joseph I, while the reverse shows the arms of Austria overlaying a double headed, crowned Eagle.

from £1,648.70

1/4 Ounce Philharmoniker Gold Coin

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The 1/4oz gold Philharmoniker coin is minted by the Austrian Mint. This gold coin depicts an assortment of musical instruments, including violins, a harp and a Viennese horn. The obverse of the coin pays homage to the great organ of the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna. This 1/4oz gold coin has a face value of 25 euros.

from £401.20

Austrian 4 Ducat

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This 4 Ducat coin is produced by the Viennese Mint in Austria. A particularly interesting detail about this coin is that the carat of the gold is much higher than other European gold coins. They are produced in 23.6 carat (a fineness of 0.986). It is a large coin but it is not very thick. Ducat coins have been issued in Austria since at least 1612. The last regular issue of Ducats was in 1914, and all the 4 Ducats dated 1915 are restrikes. Four ducat coins dated 1915 are still being produced by the Austrian Mint today. The design shows the laureate head of Emperor Franz Joseph I on the obverse and an image of the crowned imperial eagle on the reverse.

from £731.40