2 Ducats - Christian V 1693 front 2 Ducats - Christian V 1693 back
2 Ducats - Christian V 1693 photo
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2 Ducats - Christian V

1693 year
Gold (.979) 6.98 g -
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1693
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Gold (.979)
Weight
6.98 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#328515
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Large crown

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DAN. NOR. VAN. GOT. REX
P. &. I.
16 93

Interesting fact

The 2 Ducats coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1693, is interesting because it was made of gold with a high purity level of .979, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. Most coins of that time were made of lower-quality metals like copper or silver, so the use of gold for this coin was a significant departure from the norm. Additionally, the coin's weight of 6.98 grams is also noteworthy, as it was a substantial amount for a coin of its size and time period.