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3 Krone - Frederik IV

1726 year
Silver (.671) 67.15 g 53.11 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1726
Value
3 Krone = 2 Speciedaler
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Silver (.671)
Weight
67.15 g
Diameter
53.11 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#190127
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Three rounded arms over a small cross (arms of Denmark, Sweden and Norway) are crowned within an order collar and a circle of 15 round shields of Denmark territories and possessions. The date below is divided y the pendant of the Order of the Elephant.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVX · SLES · HOL · STOR · DITM · COM · OLD · DELM
17 26

Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn and Dithmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst.

Edge

Diagonal coarse milling

Interesting fact

The 3 Krone coin from Denmark, minted in 1726 during the reign of King Frederik IV, was made of silver with a purity level of .671. This means that the coin contains 67.1% silver, which was a common composition for coins at that time. The coin weighs 67.15 grams, which is relatively heavy compared to modern-day coins. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, especially for numismatists interested in the history of Danish currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1726  86 - - - - - -

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