1 Speciedaler - Frederik III 1664-1666 front 1 Speciedaler - Frederik III 1664-1666 back
1 Speciedaler - Frederik III 1664-1666 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Speciedaler - Frederik III

 
Silver (.888) 28.534 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1664-1666
Value
1 Speciedaler
Currency
Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773)
Composition
Silver (.888)
Weight
28.534 g
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#144650
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Veiled female figure representing Fortuna standing on a small globe and holding a long flying banner above her head with right hand and keep it at her side with the left. Behind the globe two laurel branches are tied in a wreath that encircles the figure of Fortuna. King's motto at sides, along the rim. Date is below globe, together with the mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOMINUS. PROVIDEBIT
I (mm) W
*1*6*6*4*

Translation: The Lord will be my guide

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler - Frederik III 1664-1666 coin from Denmark is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Frederik III in 1664, which aimed to stabilize the Danish economy and simplify trade. The coin's silver content and standardized design helped to establish trust and consistency in transactions, and it remained in circulation for over a century.