Norway ½ Speciedaler - Frederik III, 1649 – 1653

½ Speciedaler - Frederik III from Norway. Issued from 1649 to 1653. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 0 mm and weighs 14.36 g.

Obverse

Crowned bust of Frederick III with longer hair, facing right and inside a circle. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise. Circle on the rim. (Frederik III, by the Grace of God, 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. Circle on the rim. (The Lord will be my providence.)