2 Ducats - Frederick IV 1701-1704 front 2 Ducats - Frederick IV 1701-1704 back
2 Ducats - Frederick IV 1701-1704 photo
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2 Ducats - Frederick IV

 
Gold (.979) 6.98 g -
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1701-1704
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#345594
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned double F4 monogram

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINUS MIHI ADIUTOR

Interesting fact

The 2 Ducats coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Frederick IV (1701-1704), was made of gold with a purity level of .979, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. This means that the coin contains 97.9% gold, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.