Norway 1 Speciedaler - Frederik III, 1655 – 1657

1 Speciedaler - Frederik III from Norway. Issued from 1655 to 1657. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 46 mm and weighs 28.78 g.

Obverse

Smaller crowned armored bust of King Frederick III with long hair inside a circle. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim. (Frederik III, by Gods grace, king of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)

Reverse

Crowned two-tailed rampant lion holding a curved halberd (symbol of Norway) facing left and inside a circle. King's motto outside with date at end. Mintmark is between lion's legs. Beaded ring on the rim. (The Lord will be my providence.)