1 Speciedaler - Frederik V (Type III)
Obverse
Laureate head of King Frederik V facing right. Legend around rim. Engraver initials below neck-cut, in the field.
Lettering: FRIDERICUS V D • G • REX DAN • NORV • VAND • G • I.H.W.
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 IW · 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 Henrik Wolff
Reverse
Johan Henrik Wolff
References
KM #601
Dav EC III #1302B
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.893 g
Size
41.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
FRIDERICUS V D • G • REX DAN • NORV • VAND • G • I.H.W.
Reverse Lettering
PRUDENTIA ET COSTANTIA IW · 17 H.S.K. 64 ·
Comments
The necklace of the Order of the Elephant has twelve tower and twelve elephant elements plus the pendant. Laurel sprigs are thick and with many leaves and berries.
