1 Speciedaler - Christian V
1687 year| Silver (.875) | 28.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1687 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.89 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102385 |
|---|---|
| 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 93
Translation: With piety and justice
Edge
Inscription and mintmark after it.
Lettering: HÆC BOREAS CYMBRO FERT ORNAMENTA LABORUM
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1687, 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 is a soft metal that can be easily dented or punctured. If the coin did not have the hole, it could have been made of a cheaper metal and would not have held its value. This unique feature makes the 1 Speciedaler coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
