1 Ducat - Christian V

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1672-1676
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat (2)
CurrencyGlückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773)
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight3.44 g
Dimensions24.44 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#64.1, Fr#134, Lange#80
Obverse descriptionCrowned armored bust of Christian V facing right. Legend along the rim, starting from lower left, above King right shoulder. King figure wears a scarf and a necklace with pendant of the Order of the Elephant.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISITANVS·V·D·G·REX·DAN·NOR
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark and Norway)
Reverse descriptionThree conjoined King`s monogram in a triangular frame together with three crowns also in triangular frame but opposite to the first (so that every crown is placed between two adjacent monograms). King`s motto as legend around rim in three segments between crowns` cross; date and mintmark at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·PIETATE· | · IUSTITIA · | · 1674. I ⚒ W
(Translation: With Piety and Justice)
Edge
MintIW
Glückstadt, Schleswig-Holstein,Germany
Mintage1672 IW - -
1673 IW - -
1674 IW - -
1676 IW - -
Catalog ID7374020360
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