4 Ducats (Franz Joseph I imitation) ND (1878-1918) front 4 Ducats (Franz Joseph I imitation) ND (1878-1918) back
4 Ducats (Franz Joseph I imitation) ND (1878-1918) photo
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4 Ducats Franz Joseph I imitation ND

 
Gold (.917) 12.9 g 38 mm
Description
Location
Bulgaria
Type
Bullion › Rounds
Years
1878-1918
Value
4 Ducats (47.5)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
12.9 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#186096
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:
ZA · NA · KIT · GAR · XXII KR ZL · AT · EN · PE · ND · AR · 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)