2 Ducats - Christian V Christiania type II, with date

€2.00
IssuerNorway
Year1673
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats
CurrencyDucat (1665-1680)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight6.98 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hede#4 , Fr#8 , KM#138 , AAJT#9
Obverse descriptionBust of king Christian V with laurel wreath and long hair, facing right. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN· 5·D·G·REX ✿
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval decorated shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Date divided by the shield. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·DAN·NORV VAN&GOT· ·16 73·
(Translation: (King of) Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1673  - Unique -
Catalog ID4590548650
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