1/2 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,979.00
IssuerNorway
Year1665-1667
TypeStandard circulation coins
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#72, Rønning#52, Skaare#547
Obverse descriptionBust of king Frederik III with long hair, facing right. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFRIDERIC:III:D·G·DAN·NOR
(Translation: Frederik III, by Gods grace, (King of) Denmark and Norway)
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 script
Reverse letteringVANDAL:GOTOR:REX·1665 (mm)
(Translation: King of the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1665  - 9 known -
1667  - 10 known -
Catalog ID5124750500
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