1/2 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,984.00
IssuerNorway
Year1669
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight14.39 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#87, Rønning#52b, Skaare#548
Obverse descriptionBust of King Frederick III with long curly hair, facing right. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise. Beaded circle on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERIC : 3 : DG : DAN : NOR : VAN : GOT : REX
(Translation: Frederik III King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Mint master´s initials divided by the lower part of the cross. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINUS PROVIDEBIT : 16 * 69 (mm) : F.G.
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1669  - 8 known -
Catalog ID3360545160
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