© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
3 Ducats - Frederick III Victory over Swedish army
1659 year| Gold | 9.95 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 3 Ducats (6) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 9.95 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 celebrate 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 the Swedish king's hand.
This coin is part of a series of gold-strike krone composed of 1 and 1/2 Portugaloser, 4 and 3 Ducat. Krause considers these coins as pattern, but probably are more like largesse coins or gifts to King's visitors or friends.
Interesting fact
The 3 Ducats - Frederick III (Victory over Swedish army) 1659 coin from Denmark is notable for its unique design, which features a depiction of the Danish king Frederick III standing triumphantly on the back of a defeated Swedish soldier. This image was meant to commemorate Denmark's victory over Sweden in the First Northern War, which took place from 1655 to 1660. The coin's design was created by the Danish artist and engraver, Christian van Haven, and it is considered one of the most iconic and memorable coin designs in Danish history.
