1 Speciedaler - Christian V Christiania type II.B, date divided by shield

€445,319.00
IssuerNorway
Year1670
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.78 g
Dimensions42 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hede#27B , AAJT#46
Obverse descriptionBust of king Christian V with long hair and laurel wreath in armour, facing right. Inscription surrounding it in a clockwise direction. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering·CHRISTIAN:5·D·G·REX·DAN·NOR·VA&GO·
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionRowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield (with ornate frame) on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded inscription. Beaded ring on the edge. Mint Master initials are divided at sides of the shield, right below the horizontal arms of the cross; while the date is dived by lower arm of the cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* PIETATE · ET · IUSTIA * 16 | 70 F | G
(Translation: With piety and justice)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1670  - Unique -
Catalog ID7693376130
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