© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Speciedaler - Christian V
1675 year| Silver (.875) | 28.93 g | 41.26 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1675 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.93 g |
| Diameter | 41.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Three conjoined King's monogram in inverted triangular frame (with base up and vertex down) together with three crowns also in triangular frame but opposite to the first (so that every crown is placed between two adjacent monograms). Legend around rim in three segments between crowns cross; date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NORVEG • | VANDAL • | GOTq3 • 1675
Translation: (King of) Norway, of the Wends and the Goths
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1675, was made of silver with a purity of .875, which is equivalent to 87.5% silver. This high silver content made it a valuable coin in its time and a sought-after collector's item today.
