© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
½ Krone "Pumphosekrone" - Frederik III
1665 year| Silver (.791) | 9.93 g | 31.2 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | ½ Krone (⅓) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.791) |
| Weight | 9.93 g |
| Diameter | 31.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Big 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VANDALORVM · GOTHORVMQVE · REX · 1665
G | K
DOMINVS PROVIDEBIT
Translation:
King of the Wends and the Goths
The Lord will be my guide
Interesting fact
The "Pumphosekrone" coin has a unique name that translates to "pump handle crown" in English, which refers to the unusual shape of the crown on the obverse side of the coin.
