5 Ducats - Frederik III Victory over Swedish army

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1659
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold
Weight17.16 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#PnJ16
Obverse descriptionCrowned `F3` monogram of King Frederick III above cloud. Partial beaded circle around, interrupted by the cloud and crown. Legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering❀ IIII ❀ MARCK ❀ DANSKE ❀ 1659 ❀ EBEN EZER
(Translation: Four Danish Marks. Help is stone.)
Reverse descriptionArm holding sword, emerging from cloud to the left, cutting open hand reaching for royal crown. Partial beaded circle around. Legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse lettering* SOLI * DEO * GLORIA ii Feb
(Translation: Glory to God alone.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1659  - -
Catalog ID1018742220
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