1 Ducat - Christian V

€112,830.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1694
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat (2)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight3.45 g
Dimensions21.56 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)Anton Meybusch
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#438, Fr#144
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of King Christian V facing right with long and curly hair, wearing the pendant of the Order of the Elephant.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRIST · V · D · G · | DAN · N · V · G · REX ·
(Translation: Christian V Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionIn center there is a radiating triangle with three Hebrew `S` and a dot in center. Three crowned mirrored C monograms are positioned in a triangular frame in place above each triangle vertexes. These are alternated by three `5` to complete King`s monogram. Below the date is divided in two by a heart. While at sides is the King`s motto divided by the crowns.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETATE · ET | IVSTITIA · · 16 ♥ 94 ·
(Translation: With piety and justice)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1694 ♥ - -
Catalog ID6530399780
Comments