3 Krone - Frederik IV (White metal pattern) 1726 front 3 Krone - Frederik IV (White metal pattern) 1726 back
3 Krone - Frederik IV (White metal pattern) 1726 photo
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3 Krone - Frederik IV White metal pattern

1726 year
Tin 27.8 g 53.11 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730)
Type
Pattern
Year
1726
Value
3 Krone = 2 Speciedaler
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Tin
Weight
27.8 g
Diameter
53.11 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#90118
Rarity index
93%

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.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 3 Krone - Frederik IV (White metal pattern) 1726 from Denmark made of Tin weighing 27.8 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a numismatic treasure and is highly sought after by collectors.