1 Speciedaler - Christian V
| Silver (.875) | 28.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1688-1690 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102384 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Lettering:
PIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA
16 HCM 88
Translation: With piety and justice
Edge
Inscription, followed by mintmark.
Lettering: HÆC BOREAS CYMBRO FERT ORNAMENTA LABORUM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, minted during the reign of Christian V (1688-1690), is that it was made of silver with a purity level of .875, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. This means that the coin contains 87.5% silver and 12.5% other metals, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1688 | 126 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1690 | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1688-1690 coin.
