2 Speciedaler - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1671-1680
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight57.79 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#110, Rønning#79, Skaare#574
Obverse descriptionBust of king Christian V with long hair, facing right. Inscription surrounding it in a clockwise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN 5 D G REX DAN NOR VA & GO
(Translation: Christian V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDUX SLES HOL STOR DITM COM OLD & DEL PIETATE·ET IUSTITIA·
(Translation: Duke of Sleswig-Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmar, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst  With piety and justice)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1671  - Type 3 -
1672  - Type 4 -
1674  - Type 4 -
1675  - Type 5 -
1676  - Type 5 -
1677  - Type 5, 11 known -
1678  - Type 5 -
1679  - Type 5 -
1680  - Type 5 -
Catalog ID5284905990
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