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2 Krone - Frederik III Victory over Swedish army - Type
1659 year| Silver (.671) | 44.551 g | 42.7 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 2 Krone (4⁄3) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 44.551 g |
| Diameter | 42.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Arm holding sword and coming out left from cloud, cuts open hand reaching for Royal Crown; all is partially encircled within beaded circle. Legend outside the circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* SOLI * DEO * GLORIA
ii Feb
Comment
Ebenezer means "help is stone". The term comes from the Bible (1.Samuels book 7.12), where after an Israelite victory over the Philistines called: "Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us""These "Ebenezer" coins celebrates the Swedes failed storm in Copenhagen, 11 February 1659. The subject says it all: The Swedish king comes for the Danish krone, but out of a cloud comes the hand of God with the sword of justice and cut Swedish king's hand.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Krone - Frederik III (Victory over Swedish army - Type 3) 1659 coin from Denmark is that it was minted to commemorate King Frederik III's victory over the Swedish army during the Second Northern War. The coin features an image of the king on horseback, with the Swedish army depicted in the background, symbolizing Denmark's triumph in the conflict.
