1 Krone - Frederik IV Pattern

€427,774.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1699-1700
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold
Weight17 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn38, Pn40#, Fr#214
Obverse descriptionDraped and armored bust of King Frederik IV facing right wearing the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. Legend around the portrait.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRID IV D G DAN NOR VA GO REX
(Translation: Frederik IV Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and he Goths)
Reverse descriptionThe radiant triangle of Jehovah in center (a triangle with three hebrew `S`). Three crowned double King`s mirrored monograms are positioned in a triangular frame above each vertexes of the radiating triangle. These are alternated by three oval shield with arms of Denmark, Sweden and Norway also in a triangular frame but inverted respect to the monograms (so placed `above` each side of the radiant triangle). Below the date is divided in two by a heart with flowers at sides. King`s motto in other space between the crowns.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINUS * MIHI * ADIUTOR * 16 ♥ 99
(Translation: The Lord is my aid)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1699 ♥ - -
1700 ♥ - -
Catalog ID1617697760
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