1 Goldgulden - Frederick II (Seven-Years War coinage) 1564 front 1 Goldgulden - Frederick II (Seven-Years War coinage) 1564 back
1 Goldgulden - Frederick II (Seven-Years War coinage) 1564 photo
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1 Goldgulden - Frederick II Seven-Years War coinage

1564 year
Gold 3.11 g -
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick II (Frederik II) (1559-1588)
Period
Northern Seven Years' War (1563-1570)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1564
Value
1 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1513-1572)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.11 g
Shape
Square
Technique
Klippe
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#426872
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date in four lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I
GOLT
GILDEN
1564

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Goldgulden - Frederick II (Seven-Years War coinage) 1564 from Denmark is that it was minted during the reign of King Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was a prominent military leader and strategist. This coin was issued during the Seven Years' War, which was a major conflict between Denmark-Norway and Sweden that lasted from 1756 to 1763. The coin's design features an image of King Frederick II on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other. It is made of gold and weighs 3.11 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.