1 Krone - Frederik III Victory over Swedish army - Type
1659 year| Silver (.671) | 22.272 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1 Krone (⅔) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 22.272 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Arm holding sword, emerging from cloud to the left, cutting open hand reaching for royal crown. Partial beaded circle around. Legend around.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
* SOLI * DEO * GLORIA
ii Feb
Translation: Glory to God alone.
Comment
Ebenezer means help is stone. The term comes from the Bible, where it is mentioned in an episode following an Israelite victory over the Philistines: Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, "Thus far the Lord has helped us" (1 Book of Samuel, 7:12).
These "Ebenezer" coins celebrate the defeat of the Swedish Assault on Copenhagen on 11 February 1659. The reverse represents the hand of God emerging from a cloud, holding the sword of justice, severing a Swedish hand reaching for the Danish crown.
NOTE: Type 2 is very similar, but with cloud on obverse inside the circle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate King Frederik III's victory over the Swedish army in 1659, which marked the end of the Second Northern War and solidified Denmark's position as a major military power in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1659 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Krone - Frederik III (Victory over Swedish army - Type 1) 1659 coin.
