1 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€114,453.00
IssuerNorway
Year1659-1662
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#54, Rønning#45h, Skaare#539, Dav EC II#3607
Obverse descriptionCrowned armored bust of King Frederick III facing right inside a circle. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise. Only the top of the King`s Crown breaks the upper part of the circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS : III : DG : DAN : NOR . VAN : GOT : 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) within a wreath made by two curved and crossed laurel branches. King`s motto outside the wreath, at sides, while date is below, between the severed ends of the branches. Mintmark is between lion`s legs
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· DOMINUS | * | PROVIDEBIT · | . 1660 . | F.G.
(Translation: Lord will be my provider)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1659  - -
1660  - -
1661  - -
1662  - -
Catalog ID8539657160
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