1 Ducat - Christian V Christianborg, Dansk Vestindisk Compagnie

Issuer Denmark
Year 1699
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Ducat (2)
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition Gold (.979)
Weight 3.46 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#453, Fr#170
Obverse description
Draped bust of King Christian V facing right with long and curly hair, wearing the pendant of the Order of the Elephant.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CHRIST • V • D • G • DAN • N • V • G • REX •
(Translation: Christian V Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse description
Ship sailing left in Christiansborg harbor, with city view in background. The ship has Dansk Vestindisk Compagnie initials on its stern. Date below, in exergue
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
CHRISTIANS : BORG • DWC _______________ 1699 •
Edge
Mint
Mintage
1699 - -
Numisquare ID
5585413350
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