1 Ducat - Christian V (Death of Christian V; type 1) ND (1699) front 1 Ducat - Christian V (Death of Christian V; type 1) ND (1699) back
1 Ducat - Christian V (Death of Christian V; type 1) ND (1699) photo
Obverse © Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

1 Ducat - Christian V Death of Christian V; type 1 ND

1699 year
Gold (.979) 3.49 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1699
Value
1 Ducat (2)
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Gold (.979)
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#112835
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

View of the harbor of Copenhagen, with city on the background and 5 vessels in sea.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Hafnia Daniae

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Christian V (Death of Christian V; type 1) ND (1699) coin from Denmark is that it was minted to commemorate the death of King Christian V, who ruled Denmark from 1670 until his death in 1699. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of his tomb on the other. The coin was minted in gold (.979) and weighs 3.49 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians.