1 Ducat - Christian V

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1671-1674
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat (2)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight3.490 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#340, Fr#140
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King Christian V facing right. Legend along the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN . V . D.G . REX . DAN . NOR . VA . GO.
(Translation: Christian V Dei Gratia King of Denmark (DAN), Norway (NOR), the Wends (VA) and the Goths (GO))
Reverse descriptionThree oval shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden placed in shape of an inverted triangle. Above the crown of Denmark intersected by a big cross that lays behind the shields. Mintmarks and date are divided at sides of the lower shield with Sweden arms. Legend along the rim, divided in four parts by cross arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· DVX · SL · | HO · ST · DI · | COM · OL · | & DEL · 16 | 7Z G | K
(Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn and Dithmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst.)
Edge
MintGK
Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige
Mønt), Copenhagen, Denmark (1739-date)
Mintage1671 GK - km# 340.1 overdated 71(69) -
1672 GK - Km# 340.1 -
1672 GK - Km# 340.2 CHRIST. V - Different bust style -
1674 GK - km# 340.1 -
Catalog ID9336226710
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