3 Ducats - Christian V
1678 year| Gold (.979) | 10.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1678 |
| Value | 3 Ducats |
| Currency | Ducat (1665-1680) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 10.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#417445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: DAN·NORV.VAN·GOT.
Translation: (King of) Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Comment
2 different types known
Interesting fact
The 3 Ducats coin from Norway, minted in 1678 during the reign of Christian V, is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted with a unique feature - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled in the coin to signify that it was made of pure gold, as gold was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The hole also served as a way to test the authenticity of the coin, as it would be difficult to counterfeit a coin with a hole in the center. This feature makes the 3 Ducats coin from Norway a distinctive and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
