3 Ducats - Christian V
1671 year| Gold (.979) | 10.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1671 |
| Value | 3 Ducats |
| Currency | Ducat (1665-1680) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 10.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#117111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing right, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Lettering: ·PIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA·
Translation: With piety and justice
Interesting fact
The 3 Ducats coin from Norway, minted in 1671 during the reign of Christian V, is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted using a unique blend of gold, known as "Kønigsberg gold," which was sourced from the Kønigsberg mines in Norway. This gold was known for its high purity level, with a gold content of .979, making it one of the purest gold coins in circulation at the time.
