1 Ducat - Frederik III

€444,680.00
IssuerNorway
Year1668
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Ducat
CurrencyDucat (1665-1680)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight3.49 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) AAJT#4 , Brekke#4 , Hede#5
Obverse descriptionBust of king Frederik III, facing right. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERIC:III:D·G·DAN·NOR
(Translation: Frederik III, by Gods grace, (King of ) Denmark and Norway)
Reverse descriptionCrowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing right, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVANDAL:GOTO:Q:REX·1668
(Translation: King of the Wends and Goths)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1668  - Unique -
Catalog ID7411590720
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