2 Ducats - Frederik III

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1670
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight6.98 g
Dimensions30.58 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#326, Fr#95
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of King Frederik III facing right. Legend at both sides, along rim. Mint Master initials below head.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRID. III. D. G. REX. DANIÆ GK
(Translation: Frederik III, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark)
Reverse descriptionA composition made of four couples of mirrored King`s monograms, positioned like arms of a cross. A crown is placed above each couple, dividing the legend and the date that is placed along the rim in four segments.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNOR. | VAN. | GOT. | 1670
(Translation: ... and King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths.)
Edge
MintGK
Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige
Mønt), Copenhagen, Denmark (1739-date)
Mintage1670 GK - -
Catalog ID1888991520
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