Head of King Frederik V inside an ouroboros (a snake in circle eating its own tail: symbol of infinity). Legend outside with date of birth and death of King.
Obverse lettering
FRIDERICUS.V.D.G.REX.DAN.NOR.VAND.GOTH.
N. 31. MAR. MDCCXXIII. * D. 14. IAN. MDCCLXVI. (Translation: Frederik V Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths Born March 31th 1723 - Death January 14th 1766)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Mourning mother with five children in front of Copenhagen`s Royal Frederick`s Hospital. At right a child offers a plate to a laying men. Banner above the building with script. Engraver name in exergue.
