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1 Krone - Frederik V Type
1747 year| Silver (.833) | 17.84 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick V (Frederik V) (1746-1766) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1747 |
| Value | 1 Krone (⅔) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 17.84 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#147925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crown of Denmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ DAN • NOR • VAN • GOT • REX +
• PRUDENTIA ET CONSTANTIA •
17 ♥ 47
Unabridged legend: Daniae, Norvegiae, Vandalorumque, Gothoruque rex.
Translation: King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends, and the Goths. Prudence and perseverance.
Engraver: Magnus Gustav Arbien
Edge
Diagonal milling
Comment
Type 2 is different both in King's head than is size and shape of crown respect to type 1Interesting fact
The 1 Krone - Frederik V (Type 2) 1747 coin from Denmark was used as a means of payment during the Danish colonial era in the Virgin Islands, which is now home to approximately 100,000 people of predominantly African descent.
