1/8 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€118,989.00
IssuerNorway
Year1649-1650
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/8 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight3.59 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#34 , Rønning#56 , Skaare#551
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 script
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS:III:DG:DA:NO:VA:GOT: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) facing left and inside a circle. King`s motto outside with date at end. Mint master`s initials between lion`s back legs. Circle on the rim.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering:DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT:16(mm)49
(Translation: The Lord will be my providence.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1649  - -
1650  - -
Catalog ID1541482650
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