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⅙ Speciedaler - Frederik III Largesse issue
| Issuer | Denmark |
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| Year | 1648 |
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| Value | ⅙ Speciedaler |
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| Obverse lettering | FRIDERICVS · 3 · DEI GRA · DANIÆ 1648 (Translation: Frederik III (King of) Denmark by the Grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Central device depicts a decorative vase or urn issuing a profusely flowering plant or bouquet rendered in high relief, with the word TANDEM inscribed on a cartouche or band on the vase body, serving as the royal device or impresa. The surrounding legend occupies all four sides of the square klippe flan, continuing the royal titulature from the obverse in Latin capitals along the rim. |
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Frederik III's accession in 1648 came with an expectation of largesse — the ceremonial scattering of coins to crowds during coronation festivities was a formal obligation of Danish kingship, not a courtesy. These pieces were struck specifically for that event, intended to be thrown and collected rather than to circulate, which is why surviving examples often show minimal wear despite handling by multiple hands in a single afternoon.
The .881 fineness is slightly below the standard speciedaler purity, a deliberate economy given the volume required for distribution.