2 Ducats - Frederik III Ship, first type

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1657-1658
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight6.98 g
Dimensions29.36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#216.1, Fr#112
Obverse descriptionCrowned and mantled bust of King Frederik III with long and curly hair facing right. Legend along the rim, continuous around bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS : III : D : G : DANIÆ : NORWEGIÆ *
(Translation: Frederik III by the Grace of God (King of) Denmark and Norway)
Reverse descriptionThree-masted ship sailing left in a roaring sea. Big flowing banner on the higher mast. The ship divides `fan` and `dem` lettering and is surrounded by legend. Date in exergue below, divided in two by the mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVANDALOR : GOTHOR : Q : REX fan dem 16 58
(Translation: King of the Wends and the Goths.)
Edge
Mint(h)
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1657 (h) - - 95
1658 (h) - - 100
Catalog ID3201138480
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