1/2 Dukat - Frederik IV

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1719
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Ducat = 1 Speciedaler
CurrencySchleswig-Holstein-Gottorp-Rendsborg Thaler
CompositionGold (.986)
Weight1.73 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#7, Fr#227, Lange#100
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of King Frederik IV facing right. Legend surrounding cut at top by King`s hair. date below King` shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERIC • IIII • | D. G. REX • DAN • NOR • V • G • 1719
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Denmark above a cross. The shield is encircled by a bend with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. Mint Master initials at sides of shield. King`s motto as legend along the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS . MI | HI . ADIVTOR B | H
(Translation: Lord is my guide)
Edge
MintBH
Rendsburg, Germany
Mintage1719 BH - -
Catalog ID1400306330
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