


© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
4 Ducats Franz Joseph I imitation ND
Gold (.917) | 12.75 g | 40 mm |
Location | Bulgaria |
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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 |
Numista | N#186093 |
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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)