© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Speciedaler - Christian V
1693 year| Silver (.875) | 28.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102381 |
|---|---|
| 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. After the inscription is a rosette. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA(r)
16 HC M 96
Translation: With piety and justice
Edge
Inscription and year. Three different variations of the edge inscription.
Comment
The three 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
Interesting fact
The 1 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 center of the coin indicated that it was a genuine silver coin and not a counterfeit. This unique feature makes the 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
