1 Ducat - Christian V (Silver pattern strike) ND (1675) front 1 Ducat - Christian V (Silver pattern strike) ND (1675) back
1 Ducat - Christian V (Silver pattern strike) ND (1675) photo
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner

1 Ducat - Christian V Silver pattern strike ND

1675 year
Silver 2.58 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Pattern
Year
1675
Value
1 Ducat (2)
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.58 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#319432
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned double King's monogram

Lettering: 5CC5

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat - Christian V (Silver pattern strike) ND (1675) from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be visible only on genuine coins and not on counterfeits. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it showcases the innovative techniques used by mint officials to prevent counterfeiting in the 17th century.