© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
2 Speciedaler - Christian V
| Silver (.875) | 57.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1671-1680 |
| Value | 2 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 57.79 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117135 |
|---|---|
| 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. Beaded ring on the edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUX SLES HOL STOR DITM COM OLD & DEL
PIETATE·ET IUSTITIA·
Translation:
Duke of Sleswig-Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmar, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst
With piety and justice
Comment
Different Types:
Type 3 - With uniform, without overarm on obverse
Type 4 - With uniform, with overarm on obverse
Type 5 - With cloth on obverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Speciedaler coin from Norway, minted during the reign of Christian V (1671-1680), is that it was made of silver with a purity level of .875, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. This means that the coin contains 87.5% silver and 12.5% other metals, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
