1 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1667
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.775 g
Dimensions41.3 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#288, Dav EC II#3555
Obverse descriptionLaureate and armored bust of King Frederik III facing right. Legend continuous above portrait. King has a scarf around his neck and wears a plate armor.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRID • III • D • G • DAN • NOR • VAN • GOT • REX
(Translation: Frederik III Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned flat-topped shield with four arms separated by a cross and with inescutcheon in central position. The shield divides Mint Master initials `GK` at sides and is partially inside a beaded circle. Legend outside separated by the date that is at bottom point, behind shield tip.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringG | K * 1667 * DVX·SL·HO·STO | DIT·CO·OL&DEL
(Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn and Dithmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst.)
Edge
MintGK
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1667 GK - -
Catalog ID1506861090
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