1 Speciedaler - Frederik III Type XIII

€444,858.00
IssuerNorway
Year1662
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.78 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hede#48A , Brekke#91
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Frederick III with long hair, facing right inside a laurel wreath. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS·3·D:G·DAN:NOR:VA:GO:REX·
(Translation: Frederik III, by God´s grace, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned one-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) facing left and inside a laurel wreath. King`s motto outside with date under the wreath. Mintmark is between lion`s front and back legs. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· DOMINUS · * PROVIDEBIT · ·F.G· ·1662·
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1662  - 2 known -
Catalog ID8939190750
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