1 Speciedaler - Christian V
| Silver (.875) | 28.89 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1694-1696 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.89 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#82371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms in a shield over a cross. On the small shield in the centre are the coat of arms of Slesvig, Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmarsken. On the large shield are the coat of arms of Denmark, Norway, the Nordic Union, the Goths and the Wends. Date on the bottom divided by the mint master's initials and the Elefant Order's sign. Surrounded by the Elefant Order's chain and the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA
16 HC M 96
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: SAADAN NORDENS SKAT GUD GIEMTE TIL KONG CHRISTIAN DEND FEMTE
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V (1694-1696), features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally made during the minting process and was used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was created by a special tool that was used to punch a small hole in the center of the coin blank before it was struck. This feature was unique to Norwegian coins of that time and was used as a way to prevent counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1694 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1695 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1696 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1694-1696 coin.
