2 Ducats - Frederik V

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1749
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight6.98 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#576 , Fr#274
Obverse descriptionKing on horse going to the right as in a parade. Frederik V is wearing an armor and a bend with the pendant of the Order of the elephant. He holds a scepter in his raised right arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRID V D G DAN NOR V G REX 1749
(Translation: (Frederik V Dei Gratia Daniæ, Norvegiæ, Vandalorum, Gothorum Rex) Frederik V Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned ornate high shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Kalmar Union, is bent to right. The shield has a big grass and a Royal Orb on the left; while at right is a trident, a banner of the Danish West Indies Company, a caduceus and some gold coins. Mintmark is in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRUDENTIA ET CONSTANTIA. V.H.
(Translation: With Prudence and Perseverance)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1749  - -
Catalog ID3526042750
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