1/4 Speciedaler - Frederik III small bust

€444,937.00
IssuerNorway
Year1651-1654
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight7.19 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#45.1 , Rønning#54 , Skaare#549 , Hede#12B , Brekke#128-131
Obverse descriptionCrowned armored bust of King Frederick III with long hair inside a beaded circle. Surrounded by inscription, starting under bust. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS:III:DG:DA:NO:VA:GO:REX
(Translation: Frederik III, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned two-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) inside a beaded circle. King`s motto outside with date at end. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering: DOMINUS (h) PROVIDEBIT : 16 53 FG
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1651 (h) - -
1652 (h) - -
1653 (h) - 3 known -
1654 (h) - -
Catalog ID3861446950
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