Triton XIV, Lot: 1302. Estimate $5000. Sold for $7000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

DENMARK. Christian V. 1670-1699. AR Ducat (21mm, 3.46 g, 12h). Dated 1699. CHRIST • V • D • G • DAN • N • V • G • REX •, draped and armored bust right / CHRISTIANS : BORG •, ship sailing left in Christiansborg harbor; 1699 in exergue. Hede 53; Friedberg 170. Choice EF, scratch on reverse. Very rare.

Ex Emporium Hamburg 47 (23 May 2002), lot 1167; Holger Hede Collection (Bruun-Rasmussen 514, 24 September 1988, lot 327).

This ducat was one of the last issues of Christian V. Although the king was largely unsuccessful in his military endeavors, he had a great interest in maritime affairs, as evidenced by the issue of this coin.