1/2 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,976.00
IssuerNorway
Year1653-1658
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#47, Rønning#50c, Skaare#546
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Frederick III with long curly hair inside a beaded circle. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise. Beaded circle on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS : III : DG : DA : NO . VA : GO : REX (mm)
(Translation: Frederik III King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned two-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) facing left, inside a beaded circle. King`s motto outside with date at end. Mintmark between lion`s back legs. Beaded circle on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINUS (mm) PROVIDEBIT : 16 * 56 : F.G.
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1653  - -
1654  - 10 known -
1655  - -
1656  - 12 known -
1657  - -
1658  - -
Catalog ID5847157810
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