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1⁄16 Thaler - Frederik III Armored bigger bust
| Silver (.812) | 1.67 g | 20.36 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1666-1670 |
| Value | 1⁄16 Thaler = 3 Skilling Lybsk |
| Currency | Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773) |
| Composition | Silver (.812) |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Diameter | 20.36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Value and date on four lines within pearl circle. Legend outside with Gluckstadt mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA NOVA GLVCKSTAD (mm)
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.XVI.
E.REIC.
HS.THA
. 1667 .
Translation:
New coin from Gluckstadt
XVI of One Reichs Daler
Comment
This coin has many variants. Size and shape of bust vary quite for each year.Interesting fact
The 1⁄16 Thaler coin from Denmark, minted between 1666 and 1670, features an armored bust of King Frederik III on its obverse side. This design was a departure from the previous coinage of the time, which typically featured a more traditional portrait of the king. The armored bust was meant to symbolize the king's strength and military prowess, and it was a bold move by the Danish mint to depict their ruler in such a way. This coin is a rare and interesting example of how coins can be used as a form of political propaganda, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
