© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Ducat - Frederik III
| Gold (.979) | 3.483 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1668 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 3.483 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of King Frederick III on square shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX · SL · HO · STO DIT · CO · OL · DEL
1668
G K
Unabridged legend: Dux Slesvici, Holsatiae, Stormariae [et] Dithmarsiae, Comes Oldenburgii [et] Delmenhorstii.
Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, and Dithmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst.
Comment
Mint master: Gotfred Krüger.The two dates may have some small differences in portrait and shape/size of arms and crown.
Check it here: http://www.danskmoent.dk/fr/f3h35.htm
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin was minted during the reign of King Frederik III of Denmark, who ruled from 1648 to 1670. The coin was used as a means of payment and was widely accepted in trade, not only in Denmark but also in other European countries. The coin's design features an image of King Frederik III on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other. The coat of arms features three lions and a shield with the motto "King of the Danes, Goths, and Wends" written in Latin. The 1 Ducat coin was made of gold (.979) and weighed 3.483 grams. It was a significant coin in its time and was used for large transactions and trade. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, sought after by numismatists and historians.
