2 Ducats - Christian V Christianborg, Dansk Vestindisk Compagnie

Issuer Denmark
Year 1699
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition Gold (.979)
Weight 6.99 g
Diameter 21.3 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#457, Fr#169
Obverse description Draped bust of King Christian V facing right with long and curly hair, wearing the pendant of the Order of the Elephant.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHRIST • V • D • G • DAN • N • V • G • REX •
(Translation: Christian V Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse description Ship sailing left in Christiansborg harbor, with city view in background. The ship has Dansk Vestindisk Compagnie initials on its stern. Date below, in exergue
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CHRISTIANS : BORG • DWC _______________ 1699 •
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1699 - -
Numisquare ID 1169017170
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