1 Speciedaler - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1693
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.89 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#192, Rønning#113, Skaare#609
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Christian V, wearing a stylised roman tunic, facing right and surrounded by the inscription. The sign of the elefant order under the bust. Beaded ring on the edge of the obverse.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN·V·D·G· REX·DAN·NOR·V·G·
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms in a shield over a cross. On the small shield in the centre are the coat of arms of Slesvig, Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmarsken. On the large shield are the coat of arms of Denmark, Norway, the Nordic Union, the Goths and the Wends. Date on the bottom divided by the mint master`s initials and the Elefant Order`s sign. Surrounded by the Elefant Order`s chain and the inscription. After the inscription is a rosette. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA(r) 16 HC M 96
(Translation: With piety and justice)
EdgeInscription and year. Three different variations of the edge
Mint
Mintage1693  - with edge type A -
1693  - with edge type B -
1693  - with edge type C -
Catalog ID4577921160
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