2 Ducats - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1673
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight7.07 g
Dimensions24.3 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#346, Fr#198, Hede#3, SIEG#118
Obverse descriptionCrowned King`s monogram. Legend around rim below the monogram
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDA · NOR · VA · GOq · REX
(Translation: Christian V King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionRoaring elephant running left. The elephant has a tower on its back and a banner with crowned Danish arms. Date below, in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1673
Edge
Mint
Mintage1673  - -
Catalog ID9610133460
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