© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
½ Dukat - Frederik IV
1719 year| Gold (.986) | 1.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| Value | ½ Ducat = 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp-Rendsborg Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINVS . MI | HI . ADIVTOR
B | H
Translation: Lord is my guide
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dukat - Frederik IV 1719 coin from Denmark is that it was minted during a time when the country was experiencing a period of economic prosperity and political stability under the rule of King Frederik IV. This coin, made of gold with a purity of .986, was a symbol of the country's wealth and power during that era.
