1 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,917.00
IssuerNorway
Year1658-1659
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.78 g
Dimensions44 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#51, Rønning#45a&b, Skaare#539
Obverse descriptionCrowned armored bust of King Frederick III facing right inside a beaded circle. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS : III : DG : DAN : NORVE . VAN : GOTT : REX
(Translation: Frederik III by Gods grace, King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned one-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) inside a circle. King`s motto outside with date at end. Mintmark is between lion`s legs
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINUS (mm) PROVIDEBIT : 16 * 58 : F.G.
(Translation: Lord will be my provider)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1658  - -
1659  - -
Catalog ID3350128430
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