An Austria 1 Dukat (Gold) contains 0.1106 troy oz of pure gold, worth $442.20 at today's spot price.
The ducat is a trade coin of high-purity (.986) gold. Austria struck 1 and 4 ducats under Emperor Franz Joseph I until 1915, and the Austrian Mint still makes coins dated 1915.
Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):
- Gold $3,996.90 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 24, 2:29 AM EDT
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Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.
Specifications
| Years | 1857–1915 |
|---|---|
| Face value | 1 Dukat |
| Composition | 98.6% gold |
| Gross weight | 3.49 g |
| Fineness | .986 (98.6%) |
| Pure metal | 0.1106 troy oz (3.441 g) |
How the melt value is worked out
Melt value is the pure gold in the coin multiplied by the spot price. We use the coin's standard minted weight; worn coins weigh slightly less.
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3.49 g × .986 fine ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz = 0.1106 troy oz
0.1106 troy oz × $3,996.90 spot = $442.20
How to identify it
- One side shows the laureate head of Franz Joseph I facing right, with FRANC IOS I D G AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR.
- The other side shows the crowned double-headed eagle, the Latin titles HVNGAR BOHEM GAL LOD ILL REX A A and the date. No value is written on the coin.
- Coins dated 1915 are official restrikes.
- Older Franz Joseph ducats have a different portrait, and some carry a small mint letter such as A, B, E, M or V.
Melt value vs. collector value
Coins dated 1915 are bullion restrikes and trade close to melt. Earlier dates and coins with branch mint letters are scarcer and can be worth more to collectors.