© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Ducat - Frederik V Armored bust
1746 year| Gold (.979) | 3.47 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick V (Frederik V) (1746-1766) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1746 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#322523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate high shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden is bent to right. Shield has branch at left and weapons and armors at left and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGALIBVS AVSPICIIS
________________
EX AURO SINICO
.1746.
Comment
Dukat struck with gold from China, worked in Tharangambadi (Tranquebar), from 1620-1845 Danish colony in Southeast IndiaInteresting fact
The 1 Ducat coin featuring Frederik V (Armored bust) was minted during a time when Denmark was experiencing significant economic growth and prosperity. The coin's gold content, weighing 3.47 grams, was a reflection of the country's strong economy and its ability to produce high-quality currency. The coin's design, featuring an armored bust of King Frederik V, was a symbol of the country's military strength and power during that time.
