2 Ducats - Christian V Christiansborg Fortress

€311,571.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1688
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight6.88 g
Dimensions23.9 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#395, Fr#167
Obverse descriptionBust of King Christian V with folded drapery and a pendant of the Order of the Elephant. King wears a large hat with five feathers.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS . V . D . G. DAN . NOR. VAN. GOT . REX
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway of the Vandals and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionInside a circle the aerial view of the Fortress of Christiansborg, on a small island, with big flying banner. Beaded ring on rim. Legend and date between the two circles
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTIANSBVRG IN GVINEA Ao 1688 .
EdgeSmooth or with raised lettering
Mint
Mintage1688  - Km# 395.1 - Smooth edge -
1688  - km# 395.2 - Lettered edge -
Catalog ID3397532480
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