© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
4 Ducats - Frederik III Victory over Swedish army
1659 year| Gold | 13.86 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (8) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.86 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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.
This coin is part of a serie of gold-strike krone composed of 1 and 1/2 Portugaloser, 4 adn 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 4 Ducats - Frederik III (Victory over Swedish army) 1659 coin from Denmark is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate King Frederik III's victory over the Swedish army during the Second Northern War. The coin's design features an image of the king on horseback, triumphantly holding a sword and a shield with the Danish coat of arms. This coin is a symbol of Danish bravery and military prowess, making it a valuable piece for collectors and history enthusiasts.
