1 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€111,476.00
IssuerNorway
Year1657-1658
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.775 g
Dimensions41.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#A42, Skaare#537, Rønning#44k&l, Dav EC II#3601
Obverse descriptionCrowned armored bust of King Frederick III with long curly hair inside a circle. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS : III : DG : DAN : NOR . VAN : GOTO : REX *
(Translation: Frederik III King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned two-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: The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1657  - GOTHOR:REX -
1657  - GOTO:REX - 17 000
1658  - GOT:REX -
1658  - GOTHOR:REX -
1658  - GOTO:REX - 18 000
Catalog ID8820525540
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