© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
½ Ducat - Christian IV
1647 year| Gold (.979) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1647 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (1) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#386770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eyeglasses above inscription and date.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
VIDEMIRA
DOMI
1647
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian IV in 1647, is interesting because it was made of gold (.979) and weighed 1.75 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used and circulated among the public during that time. The fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, suggests that it was a valuable and important coin in the Danish economy at the time. Additionally, the fact that it has survived to this day and is still collectible suggests that it has historical and numismatic significance.
