2 Ducats - Frederik III Ship, second type

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1664-1667
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight6.49 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#216.2, Fr#112
Obverse descriptionCrowned and mantled bust of King Frederik III facing right within a rope circle broken above head by King`s crown. Legend outside the circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRID : III : D:G : REX : DAN : NOR : VAN : GOT :
(Translation: Frederik III by the Grace of God (King of) Denmark and Norway, of the Wends and the Goths.)
Reverse descriptionThree-masted ship sailing left in a roaring sea. Big flowing banner on the higher mast. The ship divides `tan` and `dem` lettering and is surrounded by King`s motto. Date in exergue below, divided in two by the mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINUS ✤ PROVIDEBIT tan | dem __________ 16 ☘ 64
(Translation: The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1664 ☘ - -
1666 ☘ - Unique -
1667 ☘ - Unique -
Catalog ID9327555010
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