© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
2 Speciedaler - Frederik III
1658 year| Silver (.875) | 57.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1658 |
| Value | 2 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 57.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#118208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned one-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) facing left and inside a wreath. King's motto outside with date at the end. Beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINUS (mm) PROVIDEBIT : 16 * 58
Translation: The Lord will be my providence.
Interesting fact
The 2 Speciedaler coin was minted during the reign of King Frederik III of Denmark and Norway, who ruled from 1648 to 1670. The coin was used in both Denmark and Norway, and it was an important part of the currency system in both countries during that time. It's worth noting that the coin is made of silver with a purity of .875, which means it contains 87.5% silver. This makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists who are interested in rare and historic coins. Additionally, the fact that it weighs 57.55 grams makes it a substantial coin that would have been a significant amount of money during the time it was in circulation.
