1/2 Speciedaler - Frederik III small bust, legend starts under bust

Issuer Norway
Year 1651
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Speciedaler
Currency Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 14.36 g
Diameter
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Shape Round
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Rønning#50 , Hede#11B , Brekke#112
Obverse description Crowned 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering FRIDERICUS: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 description Crowned 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering : DOMINUS (h) PROVIDEBIT : 16 49 FG
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1651 (h) - -
Numisquare ID 5282462230
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