★ A Youthful Franz Joseph ★

AUSTRIA. Franz Joseph I, 1848-1915. Ducat (Gold, 20 mm, 3.47 g, 12 h), Vienna (A). FRANC.IOS.I.D.G.AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR. Laureate youthful head of Franz Joseph to right; below, A. Rev. HVNG.BOH.LOMB.ET.VEN. GAL.LOD.ILL.REX.A.A. 1859 Crowned double-headed eagle, holding sword in his right talon and imperial orb in left; at the centre, tripartite heraldic breast shield framed by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Friedberg 490. Frühwald 1191. Herinek 82. KM 2264. Minor marks and small scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.