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Contemporary Counterfeit - ½ Speciedaler - Carl XIV

Features

Location Norway
King Charles III John (1818-1844)
Type Contemporary counterfeits
Year 1844
Value ½ Speciedaler
Currency Speciedaler (1816-1875)
Composition Copper
Weight 11.7 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Cast
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
553252

Obverse

Draped bust of king Carl XIV Johan, facing right. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CARL XIV JOHAN NORGES SVER. G. OG V. KONGE.

Translation: Carl XIV Johan, King of Norway, Sweden, the Goths and the Wends

Reverse

Crowned rectangular shield with a beaded border. Crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left with vertical lines in the background, inside the shield. Value divided by shield. Surrounded by wreath. Value description above the crown. Date is divided by mintmark below the wreath. Beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
18 ½ ST. 1 MK. FS.
1/2 SPS
1844

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1844 

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