© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Speciedaler - Frederik III
1665 year| Silver (.875) | 28.78 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.78 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#118954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in a shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned, divides the mint master´s initials and is surrounded by the inscription. Date is divided by the shield and is at the top part. Beaded ring on the rim.
Lettering:
DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT
16 65
F G
Translation: The Lord will be my providence
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued during the reign of King Frederik III in 1665, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process, and it served as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was meant to ensure that the coin was made of genuine silver and not a counterfeit, as it would be difficult to drill a hole in a fake coin without it breaking or deforming. This unique feature makes the 1 Speciedaler coin a distinctive and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
