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Denmark, Frederick V. 12 Mark (Ducat Courant) Gold coin of 1761
Denmark, Frederick V. 12 Mark Ducat Courant Gold coin of 1761
Obverse: Head of Frederick V right. Die cutter´s intial (W) inside bust´s truncation.
Legend: FRIDERICVS . V . D . G . DAN . NOR . V . G . REX .
Reverse: Crown above value (XII .M.) and date (.17.-.61.), split by mint master´s intial (K). Motto around.
Motto in latin: PRUDENTIA ET CONSTANTIA .
Translated: "By prudence and steadfastness."
Minted in Copenhagen
Die Cutter: Georg Wilhelm Wahl (W)
Mint Master: Hans Schieven Knoph (K)
References: Friedberg 269, Sieg 21.5, Hede 22e, KM-587.5.
Material: Gold (.875)
Diameter: 20 mm, Weight: 3.12 gm