1/8 Speciedaler - Christian V

€117,156.00
IssuerNorway
Year1671-1681
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/8 Speciedaler = 12 Skilling
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight3.61 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#104, Rønning#84, Skaare#579
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of king Christian V with a roman tunic and long hair, facing right. Inscription surrounding it in a clockwise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN · | 5 · D · G · REX *
(Translation: Christian 5, King by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing right, in an oval ornate shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· XII · SKILLING· | DANSKE · 1671 ·
(Translation: 12 Danish Skilling)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1671  - -
1681  - -
Catalog ID8963549120
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