$3,398.00 USD
The 1759 Denmark 12 Mark gold coin was struck during the reign of King Frederik V (1746-1766), a period of relative stability when Denmark-Norway maintained neutrality during the Seven Years' War. This allowed the kingdom to prosper economically while much of Europe was embroiled in conflict.
This coin represents an important piece of Danish numismatic history during a period when the kingdom was experiencing relative peace and economic development.
This gold Kurantdukat weighs approximately 3.12 grams of 87.5% fine gold, containing approximately 0.0877 troy ounces of actual gold weight. It was struck at the Copenhagen mint as part of the regular gold coinage of the Danish kingdom.
Obverse Design: Features a bare right-facing bust of Frederik V with the Latin legend "FRIDERICVS•V•D•G•DAN•NOR•VAN•GOT•REX," which translates to "Frederik V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Vandals and the Goths."
Reverse Design: Displays a large crown above "XII MARK" and the date 1759, divided by the mintmark. The royal motto "PRUDENTIA ET CONSTANTIA" ("With Prudence and Perseverance") appears above the crown, reflecting the king's governing philosophy
In practical terms, virtually all AU and uncirculated-grade 1759 12 Mark coins have been accounted for in census data, with only a few dozen examples known in AU-MS condition. This extreme scarcity makes the subject coin a true condition rarity for the date and type.
