½ Speciedaler - Christian V
1693 year| Silver (.875) | 14.45 g | 34.6 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | ½ Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 14.45 g |
| Diameter | 34.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms in a shield over a cross. On the center of the shield is the danish, norwegian and swedish coat of arms. The three lions, the norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left and the three crowns respectively. Surrounding the three coats of arms, are the coats of arms of the eight danish provinces on top of laurettes. From the right, coat of arms of the Goths, the Wends, Slesvig, Holstein, Stormarn, Ditmarsken, Oldenborg and Delmenhorst. Inscription surrounding them. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse. Date on the bottom divided by the mint master's initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA
16 HCM 93
Translation: With piety and justice
Edge
Crossed hammer mintmark after the inscription.
Lettering: SAADAN NORDENS SKAT GUD GIEMTE TIL KONG CHRISTIAN DEND FEMTE
Interesting fact
The ½ Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1693, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the manufacturing process and served as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was meant to ensure that the coin was made of pure silver, as silver was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The presence of the hole in the coin provided a quick and easy way to verify its authenticity, making it a unique and interesting feature of this particular coin.
