© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Speciedaler - Christian V
| Silver (.875) | 115.57 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1674-1680 |
| Value | 4 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 115.57 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#117127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield (with ornate frame) on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by two lines of text, one near the rim and the King's motto as second . Beaded ring on the edge. Mint Master initials are divided at sides of the shield, right below the horizontal arms of the cross; while the date is dived by lower arm of the cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
🟌 DUX · SLES · HOL · STOR · | DITM · COM · OLD & DEL 🟌
PIETATE·ET· | IUSTITIA ·
P | G
16 | 78
Translation:
Duke of Sleswig-Holstein, Stormarn and Ditmar, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst
With piety and justice
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Speciedaler coin from Norway, minted during the reign of Christian V (1674-1680), 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, such as copper or nickel. The high silver content gives the coin a distinctive shine and durability, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
