1/4 Speciedaler - Christian V

€2.00
IssuerNorway
Year1671-1675
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight7.22 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#106, Rønning#83, Skaare#578
Obverse descriptionBust of king Christian V with a roman tunic and long hair, facing right. Inscription surrounding it in a clockwise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN 5 D G REX DA NO VA G
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETATE·ET IUSTITIA· 16 71 F G
(Translation: With piety and justice)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1671  - 9 known -
1675  - 5 known -
Catalog ID2820917350
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