Austrian Empire 4 Ducats - Maria Theresia, 1778 – 1779

Vienna

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Austrian Empire Austrian Empire
Currency Gulden (1754 – 1857)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4 Ducats
Year 1778 – 1779
Ruler Maria Theresa (1740–1780)
Composition Gold (.986)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

4 Ducats from Austrian Empire. Issued from 1778 to 1779. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 0 mm and weighs 14 g.

Obverse
Portrait with veil. Legend starts 2h.
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle. To the centre the arms of Austria, on top the patriarchal cross of Hungary and the lion of Bohemia, below ancient Burgundy and the shield of Tyrol. Value below between the tail feathers. Mint marks on both sides of the tail.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1779 ICFA
1778 ICFA

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