4 Ducats (Franz Joseph I imitation) ND (1887-1918) front 4 Ducats (Franz Joseph I imitation) ND (1887-1918) back
4 Ducats (Franz Joseph I imitation) ND (1887-1918) photo
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4 Ducats Franz Joseph I imitation ND

 
Gold (.917) 12.75 g 40 mm
Description
Location
Bulgaria
Type
Bullion › Rounds
Years
1887-1918
Value
4 Ducats (47.5)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
12.75 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#186093
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Unusual crowned coat of arms of the Russian Empire with six provincial shields on eagle's wings. Value and crown countermark below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RUSSE · POLSK · FINLAN LOD · ILL · REX · A · 1905
( 4 )

Comment

Bulgarian imitation of Austrian 4 Ducat (KM#2276). Legend for Aleksandr II of Russia. Struck by Ferdinand I of Bulgaria (1887-1918)

Reference:
Basok #16 R4 (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)