Gold Austrian Ducat 1915 NEW Minting

. The Austrian Gold Ducat is characterised, above all, by its high pure gold content - 1 ducat 1915 (new minting) has a gold content of 3.44 g and a diameter of 19.75 mm. The obverse of the gold ducat features a drawing of the head of Franz Joseph I, which makes the coin extremely easy to recognise even for those new to the subject of investment metals and the most popular bullion coins available for sale.



The coin's production of the Austrian Ducat is not only a result of the fact that it was produced by the Austrian Ducat, but also of the fact that it was produced by the Austrian Ducat.
Although the production of Austrian Ducats started in this pattern at the end of the 19th century, the coins generally referred to as ducats were already functioning on the payment market much earlier!

History of the ducat - briefly about the minting of coins
. Silver or gold ducats are historic mint coins, which were minted in Europe from the late Middle Ages until the early 20th century. They were of Italian origin and their name refers to the Latin word ducatus. This, in turn, is related to the term 'pertaining to a prince/princeship' and originally the history of gold ducats (or silver ducats) treated them as 'coins of the principality' or coins of a particular person (prince).

It is also worth pointing out at this point that, according to some studies, the name ducat applies only to gold ducats minted on the model of gold florins from the 13th century. However, regardless of the approach to the aetiology,ducats were European legal tender until 1857 (the Austrian Ducat was a trade coin until 1915).


From the first Austrian Ducat to bullion coins
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The first Austrian Ducats were minted in the early 16th century. Their production was interrupted by the outbreak of World War I - eventually, these ducats were treated as trade coins until 1915, and this date adorns all editions of the coin that are reissued to this day. The best-known and recognisable version of Austrian Ducats are the coins with the likeness of Franz Joseph (Franz Joseph Ducats), first presented in 1872.

Francis Joseph I (German: Franz Joseph I, Hungarian: I. Ferenc József), whose father was Archduke Franz Karl of Austria, was born on 18 August 1830 at Schönbrunn Palace near Vienna. He was proclaimed Emperor of Austria in 1848 and crowned Apostolic King of Hungary in 1867.

Filling the role of ruler for almost 70 years, Francis Joseph led Austria-Hungary to the very top of Europe - there was a strong modernisation of infrastructure, industrial and artistic development. The Emperor died in 1916, being remembered and commemorated, among other things, through the Austrian Ducat. Another visible 'monument to the Emperor' is the very appearance of Vienna - the capital of the monarchy has been extensively rebuilt, becoming a true European metropolitan jewel.

The 1915 Austria Ducat - what does the Austrian Ducat look like today?
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The gold coin Austrian Ducat with the image of Franz Joseph is minted by the renowned Austrian Mint Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich). Initially, the unique gold ducats were only used as a medium of exchange for commodities, based on the bullion value (g of gold used in production), which made them different from coins such as Crowns and Florins, which were full-fledged means of payment in Austria during the same period. Despite their denomination, these gold coins did not have a monetary value.

Because this ducat is one of the most popular gold bullion coins, enjoying enduring popularity, it has been continuously issued according to the same pattern since 1915. Thus, the gold ducat is presented as follows:


on the obverse of the gold ducat is depicted the likeness of Emperor Francis Joseph I, in the rim are the words: "Franciscvs Iosephvs IDG Austriae Imperator",

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The reverse of the Austrian Ducat, on the other hand, is decorated with the Habsburg coat of arms, represented by a two-headed Habsburg eagle with two tails; around it can be seen the inscription ""HVNGAR BOHEM GAL LOD ILL REX AA", together with the date 1915, symbolising the year of the coin's last classical issue.

The gold coin Austrian Ducat - why is it worth it?
The Austrian Ducat Franz Joseph, also recognised as 1 Austrian Ducat, is not only a visually pretty bullion coin. It is first and foremost a high-class symbol of the prosperity of the Austrian Empire and the high gold content of each piece issued.


This distinctive Austrian coin featuring a portrait of Franz Joseph belongs to the category of gold investment coins. It was struck in high-grade gold (Au.986). The price of the gold coin obviously remains dependent on the current gold price (gold exchange rate).

When you want to buy a gold ducat from our offer, you receive a guarantee of the authenticity of the product, while keeping the price of the gold ducat affordable. Customers of the Metal Market Europe shop are provided with gold coins in plastic round protective caps.


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The state of the product is OK! The photos of the presented products on the website are for reference only. The coin shows typical signs of use such as minor scratches and abrasions. The actual condition of the coins may differ slightly from that shown on the website.