1/2 Speciedaler - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1693
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight14.45 g
Dimensions34.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#191, Rønning#114, Skaare#619
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of king Christian V wearing a roman tunic, facing right and surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge of the obverse.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN V·D·G·REX·DAN·NOR·V·G
(Translation: Christian V, by Gods grace, king of Denmark, Norway, Wends and Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms in a shield over a cross. On the center of the shield is the danish, norwegian and swedish coat of arms. The three lions, the norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left and the three crowns respectively. Surrounding the three coats of arms, are the coats of arms of the eight danish provinces on top of laurettes. From the right, coat of arms of the Goths, the Wends, Slesvig, Holstein, Stormarn, Ditmarsken, Oldenborg and Delmenhorst. Inscription surrounding them. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse. Date on the bottom divided by the mint master`s initials.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA 16 HCM 93
(Translation: With piety and justice)
EdgeCrossed hammer mintmark after the inscription.
Mint
Royal Norwegian Mint (Den
Kongelige Mynt), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage1693  - -
Catalog ID2080107810
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