1/4 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,987.00
IssuerNorway
Year1655-1656
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/4 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight7.19 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#45.2 , Rønning#54a , Skaare#549
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Frederick III with longer hair, facing right and inside a beaded circle. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise. Beaded circle on the rim.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS:III:DG:DA:NO:VA:GO:REX(mm)
(Translation: Frederik III, by the Grace of God, 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 end. Mintmark between lion`s back legs. Beaded circle on the rim.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering:DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT:16(mm)55
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1655  - -
1656  - -
Catalog ID3424887790
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