© Nationalmuseet i København (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Nationalmuseet i København (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Speciedaler - Christian V
1670 year| Silver (.875) | 57.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1670 |
| Value | 2 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 57.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#117134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing right, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATE·ET IUSTITIA·
Translation: With piety and justice
Interesting fact
The 2 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 served 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 and not a counterfeit. This unique feature adds to the coin's historical significance and makes it a fascinating collector's item.
