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4 Ducats Franz Joseph I imitation ND
| Gold (.917) | 12.7 g | 39 mm |
| Location | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand I (Фердинанд I) (1887-1918) |
| Type | Bullion › Rounds |
| Years | 1887-1918 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (47.5) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#186091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Austria with order, supported by crowned double-headed imperial eagle holding sword and globus cruciger. Value and crown countermark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HVNGAR · BOHEM · GAL · LOD · ILL · REX A · A · 1915
( 4 )
Comment
Bulgarian imitation of Austrian 4 Ducat (KM#2276). Struck by Ferdinand I of Bulgaria (1887-1918)Variants:
Variant 1905: Quatrefoil control mark, in main image.
Variant 1912: "XO" control mark:
Reference:
Alexander Basok - "Complete Catalog of Four Ducat Coins with Bulgarian Counterstamps under the names of Alexander II of Russia, Franz Joseph of Austria, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, Boris III of Bulgaria", Chicago, 2002
