Austrian 4 Ducat (Restrike) Melt Value
An Austrian 4 Ducat contains 0.4427 troy oz of pure gold (13.96 g × .986). At $4,147/oz gold, its melt value is about $1,836. Dealers quote bullion as a premium or discount to melt.
Values above refresh with the October 19, 2026 spot price.
Austrian 4 Ducat (Restrike) specifications
| Years | Fineness | Gross weight | Pure gold | Diameter | Face value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 (restrike) | .986 (98.6%) | 13.96 g | 13.77 g (0.4427 oz t) | 39.5 mm | 4 Ducats |
An official Austrian Mint restrike dated 1915. At .986 fine it is one of the purest classic gold coins, and it is unusually large and thin: 39.5 mm across with 0.443 oz of gold.
How the melt value is calculated
Melt value = gross weight × fineness ÷ 31.1035 × spot price. For the Austrian 4 Ducat: 13.96 g × .986 = 13.77 g of pure gold. Divide by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce to get 0.4427 oz, then multiply by $4,147 spot: about $1,836.
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.4427 oz t | $1,836 |
| 5 coins | 2.2133 oz t | $9,179 |
| 10 coins | 4.4265 oz t | $18,359 |
| 20 coins | 8.8531 oz t | $36,717 |
| 25 coins | 11.0664 oz t | $45,897 |
| 100 coins | 44.2655 oz t | $183,587 |
Melt value vs collector value
The Austrian 4 Ducat is a bullion coin, so its price tracks the gold spot price. Buyers and sellers usually quote it as a premium over (or a discount to) melt value, and that premium depends on the dealer, the year and the coin's condition. Special and proof versions can sell for more. Melt value is the number to anchor on: it's what the metal alone is worth today.
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Specs: Nu Stack coin database (curated entries and the Numista catalog). Melt values use the gold spot price from the Nu Stack price feed and are estimates of metal content only, not offers to buy or sell.
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in an Austrian 4 Ducat?
An Austrian 4 Ducat has 13.77 g (0.4427 troy oz) of pure gold: 13.96 g gross weight at .986 fine.
What is an Austrian 4 Ducat worth in melt value today?
About $1,836 at $4,147/oz gold (October 19, 2026). Melt value moves with the gold spot price; this page updates automatically.
Is an Austrian 4 Ducat worth more than its melt value?
Bullion coins usually trade close to melt value plus a dealer premium. Proof, low-mintage or special issues can sell for more. Compare a dealer's quote against the melt value above.