2 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1656-1657
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#41, Rønning#38f, Skaare#532
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Frederick III with long hair inside a beaded circle. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS·III·DG·DAN·NOR·VA·GOT·REX
(Translation: Frederik III, by Gods grace, king of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned two-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) facing left and inside a beaded circle. King`s motto outside with date at the end. Mintmark is between lion`s back legs. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINUS (mm) PROVIDEBIT : 16 * 56 : F.G.
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1656  - -
1657  - 4 known -
Catalog ID1684430730
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