20 Kreuzers - Frederick I

€2.00
IssuerPrincipality of Neuchâtel
Year1713
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Kreuzers (5⁄21)
CurrencyThaler (1707-1786)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.71 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#37 2, Froidevaux#76
Obverse descriptionBust of King Frederik IV facing right, with long curled hair, wearing cravat under ornate plate armour and collar of the Order of the Elephant.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRID IIII D G DAN NOR VAN GOT REX
(Translation: Frederick IV, by the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends, and the Goths.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway on square shield. Collar of the Order of the Dannebrog below, with alternating crosses, crowned `C5` monograms, and crowned `W`. Collar of the Order of the Elephant below, with alternating towers and elephants.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDVX · SLES · HOLS · STORM · DITM · COM · OLD · ET · DEL * 17 04 *
(Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn and Dithmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst.)
EdgePlain or embossed lettering.
Mint
Mintage1704  - Km# 480.1 Type 1 - 309
1704 ♥ - Km# 480.2 Type 2 -
Catalog ID1037056590
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