1 Ducat - Christian V
1697 year| Gold (.979) | 3.49 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1697 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Ducat (1665-1680) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#417454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · PIETATE · ET · IUSTITIA ·
Translation: Piety and Justice
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1697, is interesting because it was made of gold (.979) and weighed 3.49 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in transactions and had a relatively small denomination. The use of gold in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
