1 Speciedaler - Christian V
| Silver (.875) | 28.89 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1693 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.89 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102382 |
|---|---|
| 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 coat of arms, are the coat of arms of the eight danish provinces on top of laurettes. From the right, are the coat of arms of the Goths, the Wends, Slesvig, Holstein, Stormarn, Ditmarsken, Oldenborg and Delmenhorst. Inscription surrounding them and rosette after it. 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
Inscription and year. Each year has seven different variations of the edge inscription.
Comment
The seven 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
D: I DETTE ANSIGT DANNEMARK OG NORGE SKUER SIN MONARK
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: Milled, without inscription
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1692-1693, 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 made it difficult for counterfeiters to create fake coins, as they would have had to drill a similar hole in the center of their fake coins. This feature, known as a "test cut," was a common security measure used in coins during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1693 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1692-1693 coin.
