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5 Ducats - Christian IV
| Issuer | Denmark |
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| Year | 1592-1593 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a large, elaborately quartered royal coat of arms surmounted by an open crown, incorporating the heraldic devices of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Wends, the Goths, Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, and Dithmarschen, among other territorial claims. The shield is rendered in fine relief with considerable detail, befitting a high-denomination gold piece. The surrounding Latin legend reads DVX SLES HOL STO E DI CO OL E DE, enumerating the Duke's titles over Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, Dithmarschen, Oldenburg and Delmenhorst. The numeral 9 and letter Z appear as additional marks in the legend field. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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