© Nationalmuseet i København (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Nationalmuseet i København (CC BY-SA 4.0)
⅛ Speciedaler - Frederik III
1661 year| Silver (.875) | 3.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1661 |
| Value | ⅛ Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 3.60 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#118993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned one-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) inside a laurel wreath. King's motto outside with date under the wreath. Mintmark is between lion's front and back legs. Beaded ring on the rim.
Lettering:
XII SKILLIN DANSK : 16 * 61 :
F.G.
Translation: The Lord will be my providence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Speciedaler - Frederik III 1661 coin from Norway is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to make it easier for people to thread the coins onto a string or cord, allowing them to be worn around the neck or attached to clothing. This design feature was particularly useful for the lower denominations of the Speciedaler coinage, which were often used as small change for everyday transactions.
