© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Speciedaler - Frederik III
1662 year| Silver (.875) | 28.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1662 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.78 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#118930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned one-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) inside a laurel wreath. King's motto outside with date under the wreath. Mintmark is between lion's front and back legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINUS (mm) PROVIDEBIT : 16 * 62 :
F.G.
Translation: The Lord will be my providence.
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued in 1662 during the reign of King Frederik III, 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, and it was believed that only genuine coins would have this distinctive feature. This unique design element has made the 1 Speciedaler coin a popular collector's item among numismatists.
