2 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1665
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#75, Rønning#41, Skaare#534
Obverse descriptionBust of King Frederick III with long hair, facing right and inside a laurel wreath. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFRIDERIC : 3 : 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, inside a shield. The shield is crowned and is over a cross. The crowned shield is surrounded by a thin laurel wreath. King`s motto outside with date under the wreath. Mintmark is divided by the shield. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringDOMINUS (mm) PROVIDEBIT : 16 * 65 : F.G.
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1665  - -
Catalog ID6538043640
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