2 Ducats - Christian IV Hebræermønt

€82,680.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1644-1648
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight6.98 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#140, Fr#38
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter with right hand and royal orb with left. Below king`s feet are a romboidal checkered pattern frame similiar to a roof. King`s figure is inside beaded circle. Legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS |  :IIII·D:G:DAN:R:
(Translation: Christian IV King of Denmark by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionHebrew letters for `Jehovah` between IUSTUS above and IUDEX below. Date at bottom (or above) with numbers divided by halberd mintmark
Reverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Reverse lettering.IUSTUS. יהוה : IUDEX. ·16 (mm) 48·
(Translation: God is a righteous judge)
Edge
Mint(h)
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1644 (h) - -
1645 (h) - -
1646 (h) - -
1648 (h) - -
Catalog ID9881426030
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