2 Ducats - Frederik III

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1662-1663
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight6.91 g
Dimensions29.25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#244, Fr#117
Obverse descriptionCrowned and draped bust of King Frederick III facing right, with long and curly hair.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRID : III : D : G : REX : DAN : NOR : VAN : GOT :
(Translation: Frederick III, by the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends, and the Goths.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned three-parted shield with arms of Norway, Sweden and Norway mounted over big cross. The shield is inside a circle with King`s motto as legend outside, along rim. Date is divided at sides of shield (in different ways, see below), while mint master initials may be in legend divided by the crown or at sides of shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· I | S · 16 63 DOMINVS PROVIDEBIT
(Translation: The Lord will provide.)
Edge
MintIS
Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige
Mønt), Copenhagen, Denmark (1739-date)
Mintage1662 IS - Type 1 -
1663 IS - Type 2 -
Catalog ID3237283190
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