2 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1659-1662
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#A52, Rønning#39b&d, Skaare#533
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 lettering· FRIDERICUS : III : DG : DAN : NOR : VAN : GOT : REX ·
(Translation: Frederik III, by Gods grace, king of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned one-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) facing left and inside a laurel wreath. King`s motto outside with date under the wreath. Mintmark is between lion`s legs. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· DOMINUS · (mm) · PROVIDEBIT ·  · 1661 · .F.G.
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1659  - -
1660  - -
1661  - 7 known -
1662  - -
Catalog ID5695420420
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