1/2 Speciedaler - Christian IV Piedfort

Issuer Norway
Year 1634-1638
Type Coin pattern
Value 1/2 Speciedaler
Currency Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition Silver (.882)
Weight 29 g
Diameter 42 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Rønning#7 , Hede#11 , Brekke#34, 39 , Thesen#34B, 39
Obverse description Crowned high-collared bust of King Christian IV facing right, surrounded by inscription within a beaded circle. Legend outside rim. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS CHRISTIANUS IIII D G DANI NOR&REX
(Translation: Piety strengthens the realms. Christian IV, by the grace of God, King of Denmark and Norway.)
Reverse description Crowned two-tailed rampant lion facing left, curving an halberd with claws, dividing date at sides, in a beaded circle. Legend outside the circle. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES (mm) FACIT* 1 6 38
(Translation: The Lord`s blessing makes rich.)
Edge Plain.
Mint
Mintage 1634 - Unique -
1638 - Unique -
Numisquare ID 8421604160
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