1/2 Krone - Frederik III Type 2, Year above crown

€180,740.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1666
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Krone (⅓)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight10.1 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#267, 1#
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of Frederik III facing right. King wears an armor and a scarf around his neck. Legend along the rim.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFRID·III·D·G·DAN·NOR·VAN·GO·REX·
(Translation: Frederik III Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway of the Wends and the Goths.)
Reverse descriptionCrown of Denmark is in center, within a rope circle, and divides Mint Master initials `GK` at sides. King`s motto in italic lettering is also within the circle, below the crown. Legend continuous outside the circle. Date is above the crown, divided in two by crown`s cross.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringDVX·SLESV·HOLS·STORM·DITM·COM·IN·OL&DEL* _______ 16 | 66 G K Dominus Prouidebit
(Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn and Dithmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
MintGK
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1666 GK - -
Catalog ID9446047820
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