Norway 3 Speciedaler - Frederik III, 1666 – 1668

3 Speciedaler - Frederik III from Norway. Issued from 1666 to 1668. Struck in Silver. Measures 44 mm and weighs 86.32 g.

Obverse

Armored bust of King Frederick III with laurel wreath and long hair, facing right. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim. (Frederik III, by Gods grace, king of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths.)

Reverse

Crowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in a crowned ornate shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the King's motto. Mintmark is divided under the cross. Beaded ring on the edge. (The Lord will be my providence)