1 Joachimstaler - Christian III

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1537
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gulden
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionSilver (.906)
Weight28.75 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-10 , Galster UU#102
Obverse descriptionCrowned half figure of King Christian III in high armor facing right holding sceptre, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with a solid ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISTIɅИVS:D:G:REX:DɅИIE:ET:ИORWE
(Translation: Christian (III), by the Grace of God, King of Denmark and Norway.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms, divided in five parts. Top left: the arms of Denmark (Three lions facing left with hearts). Top right: the arms of Norway (Lion holding halberd facing left). Middle: the arms of the House of Oldenburg. Bottom left: the arms of Gotland (Lion facing left above hearts). Bottom right: the arms of Lauenburg (Bird facing left). Shield divides date at sides, crown breaks beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering:MOИETɅ:ИOVɅ:REGИI:DɅИIE·:· 3 7
(Translation: New money for the Kingdom of Denmark.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1537  - Date above crown on reverse -
1537  - Date divided by shield on reverse, `ИORW` on obverse -
1537  - Date divided by shield on reverse, `ИORWE` on obverse -
Catalog ID7869195810
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