1 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,927.00
IssuerNorway
Year1661-1662
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.78 g
Dimensions45 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#56, Rønning#45i, Skaare#540
Obverse descriptionLarger crowned bust of King Frederick III, facing right and inside a beaded circle. Another beaded circle on the rim with the legend in between the two circles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS : III : DG : DAN : NOR . VA : GO : REX
(Translation: Frederik III by Gods grace, King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned two-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) inside a wreath circle. King`s motto outside with date under the wreath circle. Mintmark is between lion`s front and back legs. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINUS (mm) PROVIDEBIT : 16 * 61 : F.G.
(Translation: Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1661  - -
1662  - -
Catalog ID2409152960
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