Denmark 2 Ducats - Frederik IV, 1701 – 1704

Christiansborg

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Denmark Denmark
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625 – 1813)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Ducats
Year 1701 – 1704
Ruler Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699–1730)
Composition Gold (.979)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.94
Diameter (mm) 25.68
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Ducats from Denmark. Issued from 1701 to 1704. Struck in Gold (.979). Measures 25.68 mm and weighs 6.94 g.

Obverse
Armored bust of King Frederik IV facing right wearing a mantle and the chain of the Order of the Elephant. Legend along rim, divided at top. Date below right elbow. (Frederik IV Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse
Inside a circle a side view of the Fortress of Christiansborg with flying Danish banner, as seen from the sea. Legend above the circle, around the rim, and also below, in exergue.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1704  — 50%
1701  — 100%

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