1 Speciedaler - Frederik V (Type I)
Obverse
Laureate head of King Frederik V facing right. Legend around rim
Lettering: FRIDERICVS • V • D • G • DAN • NOR • V • G • REX • B.
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
Lettering: PRUDENTIA ET COSTANTIA · 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
Johan Ephraim Bauert
Reverse
Johan Ephraim Bauert
References
KM #599
Dav EC III #1302A
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.893 g
Size
40.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
FRIDERICVS • V • D • G • DAN • NOR • V • G • REX • B.
Reverse Lettering
PRUDENTIA ET COSTANTIA · 17 H.S.K. 64 ·
Comments
The necklace of the Order of the Elephant has eight tower and eight elephant elements. Laurel sprigs are thin and with few leaves
