2 Ducats - Francis II 1804 front 2 Ducats - Francis II 1804 back
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2 Ducats - Francis II

1804 year
Gold (.986) 7 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis II (1792-1806) Francis I of Austria (1804-1835)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1804
Value
2 Ducats (9.33)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#33733
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: GER.HVN. BOH. REX. A. A. – D. LOTH. VEN. SAL.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1804 Austrian Empire 2 Ducats coin made of Gold (.986) weighing 7g is that it was minted during the reign of Francis II, who was the last Holy Roman Emperor and the first Emperor of Austria. This coin was issued as part of a series of gold coins minted during his reign, and it features an image of Francis II on the obverse side, with the reverse side bearing the coat of arms of the Austrian Empire. The coin's high gold content and historical significance make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.