2 Speciedaler - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1670
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight57.55 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#100, Rønning#78, Skaare#573
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of king Christian V in armour, 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. Mint master´s initials divided by the coat of arms. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETATE·ET IUSTITIA· 1670
(Translation: With piety and justice)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1670  - 4 known -
Catalog ID8186900770
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