1/4 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,986.00
IssuerNorway
Year1652-1654
TypeStandard circulation coin
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#45.1, Rønning#54, Skaare#549
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Frederick III with long hair, facing right and inside a circle. Legend outside starting at lower point clockwise. 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 circle. King`s motto outside with date at end. Mintmark under lion`s back legs. Circle on the rim.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering:DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT:16(mm)53
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1652  - -
1653  - 3 known -
1654  - -
Catalog ID6007327220
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