1 Ducat - Christian IV

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1640-1646
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat (2)
CurrencyGlückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773)
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#29, Fr#37, Lange#31 - 31A - 31B
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter with right hand and royal orb with left. King`s figure is inside beaded circle while legend is outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS • IIII - D : G : DAN : N : V : G : Q : R :
(Translation: Christian IV Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths.)
Reverse descriptionFour line text inside a square. King`s motto around (left, up and right) and date below, divided in two by mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREGNA | FIRMAT | PIETAS DUCATUS REGIÆ MAISTA TIS DANI 16 40
(Translation: Piety strengthens the realms Dukat of Danish sovreign)
Edge
MintIS
Glückstadt, Schleswig-Holstein,Germany
Mintage1640  - Fortuna mintmark -
1642  - Fortuna mintmark; unique -
1646 IS - Crossed halberds mintmark -
Catalog ID9982006170
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