1 Speciedaler - Christian V Kongsberg type II.B, long hair

€2.00
IssuerNorway
Year1690
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight28.89 g
Dimensions42 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#184 , Rønning#112b , Hede#37B , Skaare#601 , AAJT#167
Obverse descriptionBust of King Christian V with long flowing hair in a roman tunic, facing right. Inscription surrounding it in a clockwise direction. The sign of the elephant below the bust. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN·V·D·G | REX·DAN·NOR·
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark and Norway)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms in a shield over a cross. On the center of the shield is the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish coat of arms. The three lions, the Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left and the three crowns respectively. Surrounding the three coat of arms, are the coat of arms of the eight danish provinces on top of laurettes. From the right, are the coat of arms of the Goths, the Wends, Schlesvig, Holstein, Stormarn, Ditmarsken, Oldenborg and Delmenhorst. Inscription surrounding them and rosette after it. Date on the bottom divided by the mint master`s initials. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETATE · ET | IUSTITIA ✿ 16 HCM 90
(Translation: With piety and justice)
EdgeInscription and mintmark after it.
Mint
Mintage1690  - - 44
Catalog ID6355072090
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