One Ducat
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Four Ducat
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Francis
Joseph stood as the Emperor of Austria for a remarkable
sixty-eight years.  The
Emperor set high standards as he attempted to deal with the
empire’s complex financial problems, and build Austria’s
military reputation. In this time he made many mistakes,
and lost several battles. However with extreme devotion to
his country, he gained the respect of his civil servants and
balanced his losses with splendid achievements.
Francis Joseph will be forever respected and remembered by
his fellow countrymen. To this day the Austrian Mint
releases coins in his memory. The beautiful gold One
Ducat and Four Ducat respect all of his ups and downs as Emperor,
and will forever commend his efforts.
Historic Events
In the life of Francis Joseph
1830 - Born August 18th.
1854 - Marries Princess Elizabeth.
1859 - Declares war on Sardinia
1867 - Becomes King of Hungary
1882 - Triple Alliance.
1898 - Wife is assassinated.
1914 - Issues ultimatum
to Serbia that leads to World War I.
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One Ducat
| MINTED:
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1915
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| WEIGHT: |
.1109 |
| FINENESS: |
.986 gold |
| DIAMETER: |
19.6 mm |
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Four Ducat
| MINTED:
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1915
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| WEIGHT: |
.4438 |
| FINENESS: |
.900 |
| DIAMETER: |
37 mm |
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Coin:
4 Ducat
Price:
$470.06
Grade: BU
Description: Austria 1915
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