© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Frederick IV
1701 year| Gold (.979) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1701 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three-masted ship in harbor of Christiansborg fortress
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRISTIANS = BORG
IN GUI
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin was minted during the reign of King Frederick IV of Denmark, who ruled from 1699 to 1730. The coin was used as a means of payment and was widely accepted in trade, not only in Denmark but also in other European countries. The coin's design features an image of King Frederick IV on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of gold, specifically 0.979 gold, which is 97.9% pure gold. This high gold content made the coin valuable and desirable, not only for its monetary value but also for its intrinsic value as a piece of art. Overall, the 1 Ducat - Frederick IV 1701 coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of 18th-century Denmark.
