1/2 Sølvgylden - Christian III Flensborg Mint

€153,862.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1547
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Gulden
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionSilver (.890)
Weight14.11 g
Dimensions35.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-45
Obverse descriptionHalf figure of King Christian III in high armor with plumed hat and sceptre divides date at sides. The figure is inside a beaded circle, with legend outside, along rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIA • 3 • D:G • REX • DANI • NOR • DVX • SL 15 47
(Translation: Christian III King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned grater arms with inescutcheon inside beaded circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMO • DVCATV • SLESVICE • Z • HOLSA •
(Translation: Coin for the Duchy of Schleswig and Holstein)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1547  - -
Catalog ID9825700210
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