4 Austrian Ducats 1915 "Foursquare"

"Franz Joseph I (German. Franz Joseph I, coal. I. Ferenc József ), born August 18, 1830 at Schönbrunn Palace near Vienna, died November 21, 1916. Representative of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, from 1848 Emperor of Austria and Apostolic King of Hungary. He was crowned in 1867. The most visible monument to the Emperor is the appearance of Vienna - the capital of the monarchy has been extensively rebuilt, becoming a true European metropolis."

Gold ducats were minted from the beginning of the 16th century. Their production was interrupted by the turmoil of World War I. Hence the 1915 date, which adorns all editions of the coin reissued to this day. This coin is minted by the Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich). Ducats were used only as a means of exchanging goods based on bullion value. It is worth noting that, unlike Crowns and Florins, at that time a full-fledged means of payment in Austria, since 1857. Despite their denomination, these gold coins had no monetary value.

Obverse depicts the effigy of Emperor Francis Joseph I, in the rim are the words: "Franciscvs Iosephvs IDG Austriae Imperator".

Reverse the coins are decorated with the Habsburg coat of arms, presenting an eagle with two heads and tails. Around it you can see the inscription ""HVNGAR BOHEM GAL LOD ILL REX A A", together with the date 1915.