1 Speciedaler - Frederik V (Type II)
Obverse
Laureate head of King Frederik V facing right. Legend around rim. Engraver initials on neck-cut.
Lettering: FRIDERICUS • V • D • G • DAN • NOR • VAN • GOT • REX • D.I.A.
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden encircled by the necklace of the Order of the Elephant. Shield and necklace are between crossed laurel sprigs. Below is the date divided by mint master's initials, while around the shield, along the rim, is the King's motto. Initials of the engraver are on the cut branch at left of the pendant.
Lettering: PRUDENTIA ET COSTANTIA DIA · 17 H.S.K. 64 ·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Frederick V (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Speciedaler (Numeric: 1)
Engravers
Obverse
Daniel Jensen Adzer
Reverse
Daniel Jensen Adzer
References
KM #600
Dav EC III #1302
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.8 g
Size
40.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
FRIDERICUS • V • D • G • DAN • NOR • VAN • GOT • REX • D.I.A.
Reverse Lettering
PRUDENTIA ET COSTANTIA DIA · 17 H.S.K. 64 ·
Comments
This coin was minted again in 1789 with unknown purpose but this restrike are recognizable by the wider King's neck and the presence of a "1764" embossement on the coin edge. These ancient restrikes are minted in Altona
The necklace of the Order of the Elephant has twelve tower and twelve elephant elements plus the pendant. Laurel sprigs are thin and with few leaves and berries.
