4 Ducats - Frederik III Ship, second type

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1664
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Ducats (8)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight13.96 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#217.2 , Fr#110
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  - -
Catalog ID5148209400
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