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5 Ducats - Frederik IV Christiansborg
1704 year| Gold (.979) | 17.32 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1704 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (10) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 17.32 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A three-masted ship with Danish banner and Dansk Vestindisk Compagnie initials on its stern, is going at full sails to the West, represented as a setting sun. Date below, in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONANDO INVENIMUS
DWC
_____________________
CHRISTIANSBORG
1 7 0 4
Comment
This coin, one of the masterpiece of Danish coinage, was minted in 1704 in 251 pieces. Of these only few survived and quite all the samples that can be found in auctions are ancient copies.In 1708 this coin was minted again in another 133 pieces but with a 10 Dukat weight. Of these none survived.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Frederik IV (Christiansborg) 1704 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Denmark. King Frederik IV, who ruled from 1699 to 1730, implemented a number of reforms during his reign, including the introduction of a new coinage system. This coin, which features an image of the king on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other, was part of that new system and was used widely throughout Denmark and its territories. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many examples still in circulation among numismatists and history buffs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1704 | 251 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Ducats - Frederik IV (Christiansborg) 1704 coin.
