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1 Speciedaler - Frederik III
| Silver (.875) | 28.78 g | 44.2 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1657-1661 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.78 g |
| Diameter | 44.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Central fancy-shaped shield with arms of Denmark upon a small arms cross. Above is the Crown of Denmark while all aroundthere are 11 flat-topped shield with arms of Danish provinces encircling the central shield. All the provincial shields are inside a rope circle with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant attached at lower position. King's motto as legend around the rim with date and mintmark at end. Date is divided in two by crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * DOMINVS | PROVIDEBIT . HK 16 | 61
Translation: The Lord will be my guide
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of King Frederik III (1657-1661), was made of silver with a purity of .875, which is equivalent to 87.5% silver. This high silver content made the coin valuable not only as a medium of exchange but also as a store of value. In fact, the coin was used as a standard unit of account in Denmark until the 19th century, and its value was pegged to the silver content. This highlights the importance of the coin not only in the history of numismatics but also in the economic history of Denmark.
