1/4 Dukat - Frederik III Cross monogram type 3

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1660-1664
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Ducat (1/2)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight0.85 g
Dimensions14.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#235, Fr#103
Obverse descriptionCrowned, draped, and curassed bust of King Frederik III facing right. Legend along the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERIC · III · D:G · DA *
(Translation: Frederik III Dei Gratia (King of) Denmark)
Reverse descriptionKing`s monogram made of four couples of mirrored `F` positioned like arms of a cross with the number `3` in center and crowns above them (or, better, above each arm of the cross). Legend encircle the monogram with date (if present) and mintmark at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNOR · VAN · GOT · REX · 1660
(Translation: King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1660 (h) - -
1664 ☘ - -
Catalog ID3264034030
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