The Silver Dollars of '60
Denmark Krone, 1660

Owner Comments:

Kingdom of Denmark krone of 4 marck. The term "crown" is often used to describe the principle silver coin of many different countries, typically having a weight close to 27g or more and a diameter of 38mm or more. Krone is, of course, the Danish translation for crown and this coin has a nice size of 41mm but is only 22.75g due to the lower silver content of 0.671. The obverse features the monogram of Frederik III, known for disbanding the elective monarchy in 1660 and instituting an absolute monarchy that lasted until 1848. The reverse shows the three lions with hearts of the Danish coat of arms.

Raw coin from the Stephen Album auction in September 2018.