1 Speciedaler - Christian V
| Silver (.875) | 28.89 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1695 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.89 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms in a shield over a cross. On the small shield in the centre are the coat of arms of Slesvig, Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmarsken. On the large shield are the coat of arms of Denmark, Norway, the Nordic Union, the Goths and the Wends. Date on the bottom divided by the mint master's initials and the Elefant Order's sign. Surrounded by the Elefant Order's chain and the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA
16 HC M 94
Translation: With piety and justice
Edge
Inscription and year. There are four different variations of the edge inscription.
Comment
The six types of lettering on the edge of the coin are:
A: HÆC BOREAS CYMBRO FERT ORNAMENTA LABORUM
B: DET KLIPPERNEYDER VOR BERGMAND UDBRYDER HVAD HYTTEN DA GYDER AF MYNTEN VI NYDER
C: DANNER KONGIS NORDSKE FIELDE SLIGE FRUGTER HAR I VÆLDE
E: NICHT AUS SILBER-SUCHT DIESE NORDENS-FRUCHT WIRD ZU GOTTES ERR GESUCHT
F: STORE KONGE NORDENS ÆRE LAD DE FRUGTER YNDLIG VÆRE SOM DIG NORSKE KLIPPER BÆRE
G: SAADAN NORDENS SKAT GUD GIEMTE TIL KONG CHRISTIAN DEND FEMTE
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V (1693-1695), features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was meant to ensure that the coin was made of pure silver and not a counterfeit. This unique feature makes the 1 Speciedaler coin stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1693 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1694 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Speciedaler - Christian V 1693-1695 coin.
