© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
1 Ducat - Christian V
1697 year| Gold (.979) | 3.49 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#428303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIOB 37 22
VON MIT
TERNACHT
KOMT GOLD
KONIGSBERG
AM 1. DEC: 1697
HC M
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from Norway, minted in 1697 during the reign of Christian V, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold that was 97.9% pure, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. Most coins of that time were made of a lower gold content, typically around 24-karat (90% gold), so the 1 Ducat coin stands out for its exceptional purity. This fact highlights the value and wealth that this coin represented in its time and adds to its appeal for collectors and historians.
