Norway ½ Speciedaler - Frederik III, 1669

½ Speciedaler - Frederik III from Norway. Issued in 1669. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 0 mm and weighs 14.39 g.

Obverse

Bust of King Frederick III with long curly hair, facing right. Legend outside starting at upper point clockwise. Beaded circle on the rim. (Frederik III King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths by the Grace of God)

Reverse

Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in an oval shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Mint master´s initials divided by the lower part of the cross. Beaded ring on the edge. (The Lord will be my providence)