1 Hvid - Christian III

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1541-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Hvid (1⁄144)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight0.735 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-32 , Hede#7
Obverse descriptionCrowned capital letter C, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDANIE·NORWEGI·REX
(Translation: King of Denmark and Norway.)
Reverse descriptionLarge shield in a beaded ring, over long forked cross that divides beaded circle and legend. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRISTIANVS·D·G·
(Translation: Christian (III), by the Grace of God.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1541-1544)  - -
Catalog ID1258191210
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