1/2 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,977.00
IssuerNorway
Year1659-1660
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#53, Rønning#51, Skaare#546
Obverse descriptionSmaller crowned bust of Frederick III with longer hair, facing right and inside a beaded circle. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise. Beaded circle on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS:III:DG:DAN:NORVE:VAN:GOTT: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 beaded circle. King`s motto outside with date at end. Mintmark between lion`s front and back legs. Beaded circle on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·DOMINUS (mm) PROVIDEBIT·1650
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1659  - 11 known -
1660  - -
Catalog ID9015578820
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