© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Krone "Pumphosekrone" - Frederik III
1665 year| Silver (.791) | 18.91 g | 31.74 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 1 Krone (⅔) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.791) |
| Weight | 18.91 g |
| Diameter | 31.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144759 |
|---|---|
| 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:
VALDALORVM · GOTHORVMQVE · REX · 1665
GK
DOMINVS PROVIDEBIT
Translation:
King of the Wends and the Goths
The Lord will be my guide
Comment
In size of half krone but double thicknessInteresting fact
The "Pumphosekrone" coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of King Frederik III in 1665, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin, known as a "pumphose." This hole was added to the coin to help prevent counterfeiting, as it was difficult to produce a fake coin with a similar hole. This feature makes the coin unique and highly sought after by collectors.
