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Franz Joseph I 1848-1916. Ducat 22 mm 3.44 g fine, 1860-1865. Youthful head with laurel wreath and short whiskers / Crowned double eagle. Friedb. 491; GOLD, extremely fine
Emperor Franz Joseph I.
- Ascended the throne at the age of 18.
- Longest regent of his dynasty (68 years).
- In his late years referred to as the "father of the country".
Franz Joseph from the House of Habsburg Lorraine. Ascended the throne in 1848 at the age of 18 and remained emperor and archduke of Austria for 68 years. He was also King of Bohemia and Apostolic King
from Hungary. Had to accept many strokes of fate (murder of his wife, suicide of his
Son, murder of his other son and his wife, execution of his
Brother, death of his daughter).
Additional Information
Category 1 | Holy Roman Empire - Austria |
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Category 2 | Austria, Empire |
Ruler | Franz Joseph I |
Reign | 1848-1916 |
Denomination | Ducat |
Date | 1860-1865 |
Material | Gold |
Condition | extremely fine |
Catalogue | Friedb. 491 |
Catalogue 2 | KM 2264 |
Catalogue 3 | Jl. 330 |
Weight | 3.49 g |
Fine weight | 3.44 g fine |
Fineness | 986 |
Diameter | 22 mm |
Item Number | 28788 |