1 Søsling - Frederik III 1651 front 1 Søsling - Frederik III 1651 back
1 Søsling - Frederik III 1651 photo
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1 Søsling - Frederik III

1651 year
Copper 1.462 g 19.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1651
Value
1 Søsling (1⁄192)
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.462 g
Diameter
19.8 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#175694
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Denomination on four lines with the fourth being the date divided in two by the mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* I *
SØSLING
DANSKE
16 (mm) 51

Translation:
1 Søsling
Danish

Interesting fact

The 1 Søsling coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of King Frederik III in 1651, was made of copper and weighed 1.462 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin was an important part of the Danish currency system at the time, and it remained in circulation for many years. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of Danish currency.