1 Speciedaler - Christian V 1670 front 1 Speciedaler - Christian V 1670 back
1 Speciedaler - Christian V 1670 photo
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1 Speciedaler - Christian V

1670 year
Silver (.875) 28.78 g -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1670
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#99064
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Inscription is clockwise, which includes the date and mint master´s letters are divided by the coat of arms. Beaded ring on the edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETATE·ET IUSTITIA· 1670

Translation: With piety and justice

Interesting fact

The 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1670, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the manufacturing process and was used 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 was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin indicated that it was a genuine silver coin, rather than a counterfeit one made of a cheaper metal. This unique feature makes the 1 Speciedaler coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1670  - - - - - -

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