1/4 Speciedaler - Christian IV

€2.00
IssuerNorway
Year1629-1647
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.882)
Weight7.31 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#10, Rønning#13, Skaare#509
Obverse descriptionCrowned high-collared bust of King Christian IV facing right within circle. Legend outside rim. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS IIII · D : G · DAN · NOR · REX
(Translation: Christian IV King of Denmark and Norway by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionInside a circle a crowned two-tailed rampant lion curving a halberd with claws (Norwegian lion), facing left, divides date at sides. Legend outside the circle. Beaded ring on the edge
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBENEDICTIO : DOMINI : DIVITES : FACIT (m)
(Translation: The Lord´s blessing makes rich)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1629  - -
1630  - -
1631  - -
1632  - -
1633  - -
1634  - -
1635  - -
1636  - -
1637  - -
1638  - -
1639  - -
1640  - -
1641  - -
1642  - -
1643  - -
1643  - Mintmark (m) as a clover -
1646 PG - -
1647 PG - -
Catalog ID4938955700
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