1 Speciedaler - Christian V 1675-1680 front 1 Speciedaler - Christian V 1675-1680 back
1 Speciedaler - Christian V 1675-1680 photo
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1 Speciedaler - Christian V

 
Silver (.875) 28.78 g -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1675-1680
Value
1 Speciedaler
Currency
Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.78 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#117149
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing right, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DUX SLES HOL STOR DITM COM OLD & DEL

PIETATE·ET IUSTITIA·

Translation:
Duke of Sleswig-Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmar, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst

With piety and justice

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, minted during the reign of Christian V (1675-1680), 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
1675  - - - - - -
1680  - - - - - -

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 1675-1680 coin.