1 Speciedaler - Frederik III Type XVI

€444,869.00
IssuerNorway
Year1664
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.78 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hede#52B , Brekke#97
Obverse descriptionBust of King Frederick III with long hair and laurel wreath, inside a wreath. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERIC:3:D·G·DAN:NOR:VAN:GOT·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 script
Reverse letteringDOMINUS · * PROVIDEBIT .F.G. ·1664·
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1664  - -
Catalog ID8371952470
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