© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
3 Kroner - Frederik IV Change of throne
1699 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (1699-1730) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1699 |
| Value | 12 Mark = 3 Kroner |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of king Christian V facing right, surrounded by inscription. The king wears the elephant order´s chain around his neck. Beaded ring on the rim of the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRIST·V·D·G·DAN· NOR·VA·GO·REX·
Translation: Christian V, by God´s Grace, king of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths.
Edge
Inscription around the coin. The inscription can be read with the obverese-side up.
Lettering: ET NORDENS LYYS GIK UD 16 ET ANDET TÆNDTE GUD 99
Translation: A Northern light went out to another lighted God
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kroner - Frederik IV (Change of throne) 1699 coin from Norway is that it was minted to commemorate the change of throne from King Christian V to King Frederik IV in 1699. The coin features an image of King Frederik IV on one side and the Norwegian coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and was widely used for coinage in Europe.
