Crowned and mantled bust of King Frederik III facing right inside a roped circle. Only the cross over crown barely breaks up the circle. Legend outside.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
FRIDERICVS·III·D:G
DAN·NOR·VAN:GOT·REX (Translation: Frederik III Dei Gratia King of Denmark (DAN), Norway (NOR), the Wends (VAN) and the Goths (GOT))
Reverse description
Central fancy-shaped shield with arms of Denmark upon a small arms cross. Above is the Crown of Denmark while all aroundthere are 11 flat-topped shield with arms of Danish provinces encircling the central shield. All the provincial shields are inside a rope circle with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant attached at lower position. King`s motto as legend around the rim with date and mintmark at end. Date is divided in two by crown.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
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DOMINVS | PROVIDEBIT . HK 16 | 61 (Translation: The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
Mint
HK Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage
1657 HK - Crown in line with shield. - 1661 HK - Bigger crown in upper position than coin dated 1657 -