4 Ducats - Francis I 1816-1830 front 4 Ducats - Francis I 1816-1830 back
4 Ducats - Francis I 1816-1830 photo
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4 Ducats - Francis I

 
Gold (.986) 14 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Austrian Empire
Emperor
Francis I of Austria (1804-1835)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1816-1830
Value
4 Ducats (18.66)
Currency
Gulden (1754-1857)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
14 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33732
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: HVN. BOH. LOMB. ET VEN. (4) GAL. LOD. IL. REX. A. A.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Francis I 1816-1830 coin from the Austrian Empire is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Francis I, who ruled the Austrian Empire from 1816 to 1830. During this period, the empire was undergoing significant economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system and the establishment of a national bank. The 4 Ducats coin, made of gold (.986) and weighing 14 grams, was a significant denomination at the time and was used for large transactions and trade. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many numismatists seeking it out for its historical significance and rarity.