1 Ducat - Christian VI Christianborg, type I

Issuer Denmark
Year 1730
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 1 Ducat (2)
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition Gold (.979)
Weight 3.49 g
Diameter 21.3 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#535, Fr#248.1
Obverse description Crowned double King`s monogram divides legend at sides. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering C6 6C D • G • REX • DAN • NORV • V • G •
(Translation: Christian VI (in monogram) King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths by the Grace of God)
Reverse description Fortress of Christianborg with big flag of Denmark inside a circle. Below, in exergue, date divided in two by a small heart with above the date of death of King Frederik IV and accession of Christian VI
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CHRISTIANSBORG • I • GUINEA • • D • XII • OCTO • • 17 ♥ 30 •
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage 1730 ♥ - -
Numisquare ID 2038121690
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