1/2 Krone 'Pumphosekrone' - Frederik III

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1665
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Krone (⅓)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.791)
Weight9.93 g
Dimensions31.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#258
Obverse descriptionStanding high detailed figure of King Frederik III in full armor and wide boots. King is wearing the collar of the Order of the Elephant and has his right hand on scepter while the left is on side, near sword pommel. The figure is partially inside a beaded circle with legend outside cut by crown and boots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS · III · | · DG DANIÆ NORVEG
(Translation: Frederik III Dei Gratia (King of) Denmark and Norway)
Reverse descriptionBig Crown of Denmark inside a circle divide Mint master`s initials `G K` at sides. King`s motto below the crown, along the inner side of the circle. Legend is outside, with date at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVANDALORVM · GOTHORVMQVE · REX · 1665 G | K DOMINVS PROVIDEBIT
(Translation: King of the Wends and the Goths The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
MintGK
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1665 GK - -
Catalog ID5499475960
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