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Emperor Franz Joseph I.

Kaiser Franz Joseph I.

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Product Description

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
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