1915 Austrian One Ducat Gold Best Value Bullion Coins
Restrike 1915 Gold Ducat
Gold Ducats are historic European coins, minted for centuries by the House of Habsburg. The final regular issue of 1 Ducat coins was made on the eve of World War One, but restrikes were later made in large quantities by the Münze Österreich (Austrian Mint), all dated 1915.
High-Purity Historic Bullion
Investors appreciate these historic bullion coins because they are made from high-purity .986 (23.75-carat) gold, notably finer than 22-carat UK Sovereigns. Each 1915 Ducat weighs 3.5 grams and measures 20 millimetres.
Emperor Franz Joseph I
Each of these 1915 Ducat restrikes features an obverse portrait of Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, by medallist Joseph Tautenhayn. The legend reads 'FRANC · IOS · I · D · G · AUSTRIAE · IMPERATOR'.
Austrian Double-Headed Eagle
The reverse shows the double-headed Imperial eagle, the Reichsadler, with the arms of Austria on its chest and a sceptre and an orb in its claws. The inscription reads 'HVNGAR · BOHEM · GAL · LOD · ILL · REX · A · A · 1915'.
Investing In Austrian Mint Coins
These Austrian Mint coins are valued for their high gold content but also their long history and connections to the Austrian Empire. As restrikes, their value is as bullion coins, but they remain a fascinating addition to any stack.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 Ducat coins are a historic gold bullion coin issued by the Austrian Mint. These coins all bear a 1915 date though they were produced much later using designs from a coin issued during the reign of Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I. These coins weigh 3.50 grams and are composed of 23.75 carat gold.
All 1 Ducat coins struck in 1915 are restrikes, made by the Austrian Mint decades after that date. Original Austrian Ducats with a similar specification were struck annually in Vienna between 1872 and 1914. These restrike coins were issued years afterwards with a 1915 date, just like silver Maria Theresa Thalers.
There are 3.45 grams of gold in a 1915 Austrian 1 Ducat coin. That’s 0.1106 troy ounces. These restrike coins are made from 98.6% (23.75 carat) gold making them one of the finest historic bullion coins on the market, sought after by investors looking to add interest to their precious metals portfolio.
Austrian One Ducats are one of the oldest and most trusted of the world's bullion coins. Dated 1915, these coins are struck in 3.50 grams of 23.75 carat (98.6%) gold giving them an actual gold weight of 3.45 grams. They’re VAT free and an attractive addition to any investment portfolio with a district historic appeal.
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