Crowned capital letter C, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
DANIE·NORWEGI·REX (Translation: King of Denmark and Norway.)
Reverse description
Large 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 script
Latin
Reverse lettering
CHRISTIANVS·D·G· (Translation: Christian (III), by the Grace of God.)