1/2 Dukat - Frederik III Cross monogram type 3

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1659-1664
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Ducat (1)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight1.756 g
Dimensions18.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#229, Fr#102
Obverse descriptionCrowned, draped, and cuirassed bust of King Frederik III facing right. Legend continuous around rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICVS·III·D:G·DAN·NOR *
(Translation: Frederik III Dei Gratia (King of) Denmark and Norway)
Reverse descriptionKing`s monogram made of four couples of mirrored `F` positioned like arms of a cross with the number `3` in center and crowns above them (or, better, above each arm of the cross). Legend encircle the monogram with date and mintmark at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFF FF 3 FF FF VANDALOR · GOTHOR · REX · 1659 (mm)
(Translation: King of the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1659 (h) - -
1664 ☘ - -
Catalog ID1761779560
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