16 Skilling - Frederick III Type II: date on obverse, small monogram

€2.00
IssuerNorway
Year1659
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value16 Skilling = 1 Mark (⅙)
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.672)
Weight5.57 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#32 , Rønning#64b, 64c#, Brekke#176A, 176B#, Thesen#181A, 181B#, Hede#68D, 68E#
Obverse descriptionCrowned monogram of King Frederik III, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringXVI·SKILLING·DANSK·1659·
(Translation: 16 Danish skilling.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINUS· (mm) PROVIDEBIT✿
(Translation: The Lord will be my provider.)
EdgePlain.
Mint
Mintage1659  - -
1659  - 1 smooth ring around obverse legend -
1659  - 2 smooth rings around obverse legend -
Catalog ID5422416190
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