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2 Ducats - Frederik III
| Gold (.979) | 6.91 g | 29.25 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1663 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukater) (4) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 6.91 g |
| Diameter | 29.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned three-parted shield with arms of Norway, Sweden and Norway mounted over big cross. The shield is inside a circle with King's motto as legend outside, along rim. Date is divided at sides of shield (in different ways, see below), while mint master initials may be in legend divided by the crown or at sides of shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· I | S ·
16 63
DOMINVS PROVIDEBIT
Translation: The Lord will provide.
Comment
This coin has two variant:Type 1 Mint master initials are in same line of legend, divided at sides of crown. Date is divided by shield and horizontal arms of cross with a cypher for quadrant placed horizontally instead of vertically, starting from upper right and clockwise.
Type 2 Date and mint master initials are divided at sides of shield. Date is above horizontal arms of cross, initials are below.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Frederik III 1662-1663 from Denmark is that it is one of the few coins from the era that was made with a high gold content of .979, which is unusually high for a circulating coin. This makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
