1/2 Krone - Christian IV

Issuer Denmark
Year 1618
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Krone (⅜)
Currency First Speciedaler (-1625)
Composition Silver (.859)
Weight 9.301 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#58
Obverse description Crowned king standing right, holding scepter with right hand; the other hand is on sword pommel. King`s figure is inside a rope or beaded circle, while legend is outside cut by King`s feet. In coins with crossed swords mintmark the King`s figure is bigger.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHRISTIANU | S · | IIII D G DANI
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse description High crown over R.F.P. Date above crown, with numbers divided by crown`s points; all within pearled circle. Legend outside around rim, with mintmark at the beginning.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering NORVEGI : VANDA : GOTORU : Q : REX ☘ ................................................................... 1 6 1 8 R.F.P. (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage 1618 (c) - first crown -
1618 (c) - second crown -
1618 ☘ - NORVEG : VANDAL : GOTO : Q : REX; big crown -
1618 ☘ - NORVEG : VANDAL : GOTO : Q : REX; small crown -
1618 ☘ - NORVEGI . VANDA . GOTOR . Q . REX -
1618 ☘ - NORVEGI . VANDA . GOTORU . Q . REX -
Numisquare ID 9693990720
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