2 Krone - Frederik III Victory over Swedish army - Type 3

Issuer Denmark
Year 1659
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 2 Krone (4⁄3)
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition Silver (.671)
Weight 44.551 g
Diameter 42.7 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#225, Dav EC II#3577
Obverse description Crowned King`s monogram within beaded circle. Below the monogram is a cloud between EBEN-EZER. Cloud breaks the beaded circle as well as the crown. King`s motto outside with date in the end.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering *DOMINVS * PROVIDEBIT * 1659 * F3 EBEN-EZER
(Translation: The Lord will be my guide)
Reverse description Arm holding sword and coming out left from cloud, cuts open hand reaching for Royal Crown; all is partially encircled within beaded circle. Legend outside the circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering * SOLI * DEO * GLORIA ii Feb
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1659 - same size as Km#223 but double thickness -
Numisquare ID 2103061200
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