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¼ Dukat - Christian IV Hebræermønt
| Gold (.979) | 0.873 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1648 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (½) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 0.873 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" between IUSTUS above and IUDEX below. Date at bottom with numbers divided by halberd mintmark
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
.IUSTUS.
יהוה
: IUDEX.
·16 (mm) 46·
Translation: God is a righteous judge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Dukat - Christian IV (Hebræermønt) coin from Denmark is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was minted during the reign of King Christian IV, who ruled Denmark and Norway from 1648 to 1649. This was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development in Denmark, and the coin reflects the increasing importance of trade and commerce in the region. The use of gold in the coin's minting also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the time.
