1/2 Ducat - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1674
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Ducat
CurrencyDucat (1665-1680)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight1.74 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#103, Rønning#75, Skaare#570
Obverse descriptionBust of king Christian V with long hair, facing right. Inscription surrounding it.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN·5·D.G· REX·
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King)
Reverse descriptionCrowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing right, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringDAN·NORV.VAN·&·GOT.
(Translation: (King of) Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1674)  - 12 known -
Catalog ID9554084810
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