Denmark 2 Rixdaler / 1 Courant Ducat - Frederik IV, 1714 – 1716
Information
Country
Denmark
Denmark
Currency
Rigsdaler specie
(1625 – 1813)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Courant Ducat = 2 Riksdaler Courant
Year
1714 – 1716
Ruler
Frederick IV (Frederik IV)
(1699–1730)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2.82
Diameter (mm)
20.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Courant Ducat = 2 Riksdaler Courant from Denmark. Issued from 1714 to 1716. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 20.1 mm and weighs 2.82 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of the King with curly hair facing right. Legend around the rim, divided by king's hair. (Frederik IV Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
- 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
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1716 CW; ♥ | — | |||
| 1715 CW; ♥ | — | |||
| 1714 CW; ♥ | — |
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