Christian IV gold Ducat 1644-(h) AU50 NGC, Copenhagen mint, KM141, Fr-39. 3.44gm. Variety with flower in between Christian's legs. The sought-after "Hebrew" type, where the legend IUSTUS / (JEHOVAH) / IUDEX, God the Just Judge, bears JEHOVAH in Hebrew. A precisely-struck flan, bearing chiseled devices with lovely red toning and a fascinating flip-over strike visible across the King's face and leg. Ex. Dr. Alfred Globus Collection (Stack's March 2006, Lot 7)

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