1/8 Speciedaler - Frederik III

€114,919.00
IssuerNorway
Year1665
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/8 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight3.60 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#71, Rønning#61, Skaare#556
Obverse descriptionBust of king Frederik III, facing right. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERIC:III:D:G:DAN:NOR:
(Translation: Frederik III, by Gods grace, (King of )Denmark and Norway)
Reverse descriptionCrowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVANDAL:GOTO:REX:1665
(Translation: King of the Wends and Goths)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1665  - -
Catalog ID2728484380
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