1/2 Speciedaler - Frederik III small bust, legend starts above bust

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1652-1653
TypeStandard circulation coin
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#50a , Hede#11C , Skaare#546 , Brekke#113, 114#
Obverse descriptionCrowned armored bust of King Frederick III with long hair, facing right and inside a solid circle. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS·III·DG·DA·NOR·VAN·GO·REX
(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) inside a solid circle. King`s motto outside with date at end. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering: DOMINUS (h) PROVIDEBIT : 16 52 FG
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1652 (h) - -
1653 (h) - -
Catalog ID3561229040
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