1 'Dicke' Krone - Christian IV Closed crown

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1624-1625
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Krone (¾)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight18.909 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#97, Dav EC II#3519a
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter at hip height with right hand; the other hand is on sword pommel. King`s figure is inside a rope or beaded circle, while legend is outside. In legend IIII is always left of King`s feet.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS· ·IIII· D:G:DANI·
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionHigh closed crown over R.F.P. within pearled circle. Legend outside around rim, with clover mintmark at the beginning and date at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORVEG : VANDALO : GOTORU Q • REX • 16Z4 ☘ .R.F.P. (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1624 ☘ - VANDAL: GOTOR -
1624 ☘ - VANDALO: GOTOR -
1624 ☘ - VANDALO: GOTORU -
1625 ☘ - VANDAL: GOTOR -
1625 ☘ - VANDALO: GOTOR -
Catalog ID1185638690
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