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© Stacks Bowers
2 Rixdaler / 1 Courant Ducat - Frederik IV
| Gold (.875) | 2.82 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1714-1716 |
| Value | 1 Courant Ducat = 2 Riksdaler Courant (8⁄5) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 2.82 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#146739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Large crown above D.M.A. (King's motto initials: DOMINUS MIHI ADIUTOR) and date; heart divides date in legend further below. Lettered value in legend, around rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 · RIXDALER · COUR · MVNT ·
• D • M • A •
1715
• C ♥ W •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Rixdaler / 1 Courant Ducat coin from Denmark is that it was issued during the reign of King Frederik IV, who ruled from 1714 to 1716. This coin was made of gold with a purity of .875, which means it contains 87.5% gold, and it weighs 2.82 grams.
