Obverse © Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner – Reverse © Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
Obverse © Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner – Reverse © Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
1 Ducat - Fredrik IV
| Gold (.979) | 3.418 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1705-1706 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 3.418 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Big crown in center. Above, along the rim, is the king motto. Below in type 1 is the date divided is two by the Glukstadt mintmark. In type 2 below the crown there is only the Glukstadt mintmark with rosettes at sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINUS • MIHI • ADIUTOR •
Translation: Lord be my aid
Comment
Example of type 2 from Kunker auctions
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin was minted during the reign of King Frederick IV of Denmark, who ruled from 1705 to 1706. It was a time of great change in Denmark, as the country was transitioning from a feudal society to a modern, centralized state. The coin itself is a reflection of this change, as it features a modern, machined design that was new for its time. The coin's obverse features a portrait of King Frederick IV, while the reverse features the Danish coat of arms and the value of the coin. The use of gold in the coin's minting was also a symbol of the country's growing wealth and prosperity.
