Austrian Gold 4 Ducat Gold Coin 0.986 Fine 13.96g 1915 Restrike

Price: from £1,524

Manufacturer: Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich)

Weight (grams): 13.963

Pure gold content (grams): 13.804

Fineness: 986.0

Dimensions: 39.5 mm diameter, < 1mm thickness

The Gold Austrian 4 Ducat is one of the worlds oldest and purest bullion coins, containing 98% gold content (23-carat). This coin is dated 1915, but was re-struck much later - it should therefore be considered as a bullion coin, rather than a numismatic collectors piece. It is still a remarkable coin however, with a thickness of around .7mm. Franz Joseph I features on the obverse of the coin, with the coat of arms of Austria and a double-headed Imperial Eagle on the reverse.