1915 Austria 1 Ducat Gold Coin – Franz Joseph I

1915 Austria 1 Ducat Gold Coin – Franz Joseph I The 1915 Austria 1 Ducat Gold Coin is a classic European bullion and collector’s coin, struck to the original specifications of the Austrian Mint. These pieces feature the iconic portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, who reigned from 1848 to 1916. Obverse: Laureate portrait of Franz Joseph I, surrounded by the Latin inscription "FRANC IOS I D G AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR" (“Franz Joseph I, by the Grace of God, Emperor of Austria”). Reverse: Displays the Austrian crowned double-headed Imperial eagle holding a sword, orb, and scepter, with the Austrian shield at its center and the inscription "HUNGAR BOHEM GAL LOD ILL REX A A 1915" (“King of Hungary, Bohemia, Galicia, Lodomeria, Illyria, etc.”). Year: 1915 (restrike issue – the Austrian Mint officially restruck these coins bearing the frozen 1915 date for decades). Gold Content: .1106 troy ounces (3.44 grams) of pure gold. Fineness: .986 fine gold (98.6% pure). Diameter: 20 mm. Mint: Austrian Mint. This coin is highly regarded for its beautiful design, historical significance, and near-pure gold content. Popular among collectors and investors, the Austrian Ducat remains one of the most iconic European gold trade coins.