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½ Krone - Frederik III Type 1; Year in legend
| Silver (.671) | 11.136 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1665-1667 |
| Value | 2 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 11.136 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crown of Denmark above King's motto inside a beaded circle. The Crown divides the mintmaster initials "GK" (if present) at the base of the ring. Legend outside with date at end.
King's motto may be in italic (km#259.1) or in print letters (km#259.2)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* VANDALORVM · GOTHORVM · QVE · REX · 1667
G | K
Dominus Providebit
Translation:
King of the Wends and the Goths
The Lord will be my guide
Comment
KM# 259.1 King's motto is in italic lettersKM# 259.2 King's motto is in print letters (Exists with GK initials, with clover mintmark and also without mintmark)
KM# 259.3 As km# 259.2 but with circle around bust on obverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Krone - Frederik III (Type 1; Year in legend) 1665-1667 from Denmark is that it was made of silver, which was a common material for coins at that time, but it's also notable that the coin weighs 11.136g, which is slightly heavier than similar coins from the same era.
