© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - Frederik V Armored bust
1746 year| Gold (.979) | 6.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick V (Frederik V) (1746-1766) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1746 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342760 |
|---|---|
| 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 AVRO SINICO
.1746.
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats - Frederik V (Armored bust) 1746 coin from Denmark is interesting because it features a unique armored bust design of King Frederik V, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of royalty on coins at the time. This design was meant to symbolize the king's strength and military prowess. Additionally, the coin was made of gold (.979) and weighed 6.98g, making it a valuable and rare collector's item.
