2 Ducats - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1674
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats
CurrencyDucat (1665-1680)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight6.98 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#120, Rønning#73a, Skaare#567
Obverse descriptionBust of king Christian V with long hair, facing right. Inscription surrounding it.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN·5·D.G· REX·DAN·NORV.VAN·G.
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· PIETATE · ET · IUSTITIA ·
(Translation: Piety and Justice)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1674)  - 3 known -
Catalog ID5686752260
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