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Austrian 2 Ducat
Austria
1619–1915
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$1,061.92
Based on Gold spot price ($4,799.216/oz) · 98.6% purity · 6.98g
Updated 11:58 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Austria |
| Years Minted | 1619–1915 |
| Composition | 98.6% gold |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features the portrait of the Habsburg ruler.
Reverse
Depicts the Austrian imperial eagle.
History & Notable Facts
The Austrian 2 Ducat's most fascinating trait is its unwavering gold purity—always around 986 fineness—which helped it circulate reliably across Europe for nearly three centuries, even amid the Habsburgs' turbulent reigns.
That consistency wasn't by accident. Minted in Vienna and other imperial centers, these coins featured evolving designs, from double-headed eagles to portraits of emperors like Leopold I. Each piece weighed about 6.99 grams, struck on planchets sourced from local gold supplies. Production varied by year and ruler, but records are spotty for earlier periods.
One oddity: the 2 Ducat was essentially two single ducats in one, a practical choice for trade that sometimes confused modern collectors. As for exact mintages, many figures vanished in archival fires or wars—best not to guess.
In my three decades handling these, I've seen fakes that wouldn't fool a novice. Gold like this doesn't lie.
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