1/2 Krone - Frederik III

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1651
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Krone (⅓)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight9.38 g
Dimensions33.15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#179
Obverse descriptionCrowned armored bust of King Frederik III facing right within beaded circle divides date at both sides. Legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICVS : 3 : D:GRA : DANIÆ : 16 | 51
(Translation: Frederik III (King of) Denmark by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionInside a beaded circle is a wide closed Denmark Crown in high position, with short and curved King`s motto below and at sides, reading counter-clockwise from upper left. Legend outside, around rim, with mintmark at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORVEGI • VANDAL • GOTORV : Q : R : DOM : PROVID :
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1651  - -
Catalog ID2586649340
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