1 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,916.00
IssuerNorway
Year1655-1657
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.78 g
Dimensions46 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#A41, Rønning#44g, Skaare#537
Obverse descriptionSmaller crowned armored bust of King Frederick III with long hair inside a circle. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS·III·DG·DAN·NOR·VAN·GOT·REX
(Translation: Frederik III, by Gods grace, king of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned two-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) facing left and inside a circle. King`s motto outside with date at end. Mintmark is between lion`s legs. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINUS (mm) PROVIDEBIT : 16 * 53 : F.G.
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1655  - -
1656  - -
1657  - -
Catalog ID9998603450
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