1/2 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,972.00
IssuerNorway
Year1649-1653
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight14.36 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#36, Rønning#49, Rønning#50&50a, Skaare#546
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of Frederick III with longer hair, facing right and inside a circle. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise. Circle on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS:III:DG:DA:NO:VA:GO: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 circle. King`s motto outside with date at end. Circle on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering:DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT:16(mm)49
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1649  - 9 known -
1650  - -
1651  - -
1652  - 8-9 known -
1653  - -
Catalog ID9117698060
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