The Ducat holds one of the longest and most extensive histories in all of gold coinage, with its predecessor circulating across major trading hubs for more than a thousand years. The Austrian 1 Ducat carries that legacy forward as a 1915 restrike, struck continuously since by the Austrian Mint using the dies of the final Austrian Ducat ever minted. Owning this coin is owning a piece of what was once one of the most widely used mediums of exchange in the world.
Key Features:
- Purity: .986 fine gold
- Weight: 0.1106 troy oz actual gold weight (3.49 grams gross)
- Metal: Gold
- Grade: AU+ (About Uncirculated or better)
- Face value: 1 Ducat (issued by Austria-Hungary)
- Obverse design: Right-facing laureate portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, inscribed “FRANC.IOS.I.D.G.AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR”
- Reverse design: Austrian Coat of Arms over a crowned double-headed eagle, inscribed “LOD.ILL.REX.A.A.1915” and “HVNGAR.BOHEM.GAL”
After Austria-Hungary adopted the gold standard, the empire honored its ruling emperor by placing his portrait on the coin’s obverse. Franz Joseph I appears in right-facing profile, crowned with a laurel wreath, his beard and mustache rendered with fine, individual detail. The surrounding legend identifies him by his full imperial Latin title, arcing completely around the coin’s circumference. At AU+ grade, this detail remains sharply preserved with only light, minimal wear.
The reverse carries the Austrian Coat of Arms, set over a crowned double-headed eagle gripping a sword and scepter. The inscription LOD.ILL.REX.A.A.1915 and HVNGAR.BOHEM.GAL translates roughly to King of Hungary, Bohemia, Galicia and Lodomeria, Illyria, Archduke of Austria, reflecting the full breadth of territories under Habsburg rule at the time. The fixed 1915 date appears on all official restrikes, regardless of the actual year struck, and buyers purchasing multiple coins may receive matching dates depending on available stock.
With centuries of history behind it and a gold purity well suited for any portfolio, the Austrian 1 Ducat remains a popular restrike among collectors and stackers alike. Add this classic piece to your collection today.
brittany d (verified owner) –
1915 restrike, in exc condition, looks newly minted. really happy with this purchase!!
window_screens78 (verified owner) –
Disappointed. I received a 1915 restrike coin. This is not stated as a restrike in description of coin. The coin is nice looking but not what I was wanting.