1 Gulden `Hungarian` - Christian IV

€142,133.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1591-1593
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Goldgulden (6⁄5)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionGold (.972)
Weight3.42 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C4-154, 2#, Fr#3 2#
Obverse descriptionFull-length crowned and armored figure 3/4 right, holding a scepter in right hand, left hand is on the sword handle. Crescent moon (symbol of mintmaster Andreas Metzner) between legs.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRIS IIII D G DA NOV VA GO REX EL
(Translation: Christian IV elected King of Denmark and Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned, fourfold coat of arms of Denmark with arms of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst in center. Crown divides two digit date.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDVX · SLE · HOL · S · T · E · DI · C · OL · E· D 9 3
(Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, and Ditmarsh, count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst)
Edge
Mint
Haderslev, Denmark
Mintage1591 ☾ - Unique -
1592 ☾ - -
1593 ☾ - -
Catalog ID2875650030
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