© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
¼ Speciedaler - Frederik III
| Silver (.875) | 7.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1655-1656 |
| Value | ¼ Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 7.19 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#118987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned two-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) facing left and inside a beaded circle. King's motto outside with date at end. Mintmark between lion's back legs. Beaded circle on the rim.
Lettering: :DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT:16(mm)55
Translation: The Lord will be my providence.
Interesting fact
The ¼ Speciedaler coin was minted during the reign of King Frederik III of Denmark and Norway, who ruled from 1648 to 1670. The coin was used in both Denmark and Norway, and it was an important part of the Scandinavian monetary system at the time. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on one side and the coat of arms of Norway on the other. It was made of silver with a purity of .875, which means it contained 87.5% silver and 12.5% other metals. The coin weighed 7.19 grams and had a diameter of approximately 23 millimeters. Despite its small size, the ¼ Speciedaler coin played a significant role in the economy of Norway and Denmark during the 17th century.
