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½ Dukat - Frederik III Largesse issue
1648 year| Gold (.979) | 1.745 g | - |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1648 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (1) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 1.745 g |
| Size | 14 mm |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Vase with smoking incense (or plant ??) with TANDEM lettering on it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOR · VAN · GOT · REX ·
TAN
·DEM
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Interesting fact
The ½ Dukat - Frederik III (Largesse issue) 1648 coin from Denmark is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Denmark. The coin was issued as part of a largesse, or gift, from King Frederik III to his subjects, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of gold (.979) and weighs 1.745 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
