© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Ducats - Josef II
1786 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Joseph II (1780-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1786 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (18.66) |
| Currency | Gulden (1754-1857) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#266173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Double headed imperial eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCH AVST D BVRG LOTH M D HET 1786
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Josef II 1786 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Joseph II, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Austrian Empire. This coin, made of gold with a purity of .986, was a standard circulation coin at the time and weighed 14 grams. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
