1 Krone - Christian IV

€80,227.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1618
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Krone (¾)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight18.766 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#59, Dav EC II#3517, Dav EC II#3517a
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter with right hand; the other hand is near sword pommel. Figure of the King is partially inside a beaded circle, with legend outside cut by King`s feet. In coins with crossed swords mintmark the King`s figure is bigger.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering* CHRISTIANVS | IIII | D : G * DANIA *
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionFive-pointed (km# 59.1) or three-pointed (Km# 59.2) crown over R.F.P. Date is above crown and all is within a pearled circle. Legend outside the circle, around rim, with mintmark at the beginning.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORVEGI • VANDAL • GOTORV : Q : REX ................................................................. *1*6*1*8* R.F.P. (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1618 (c) - Km# 59.1 low crown - Obverse 2a -
1618 (c) - Km# 59.1 low crown - Obverse 2b -
1618 (c) - Km# 59.1 low crown - Obverse 2c -
1618 (c) - Km# 59.1 old crown -
1618 (c) - Km# 59.2 DANI -
1618 ☘ - Km# 59.1 -
1618 ☘ - Km# 59.1 NORVEG -
1618 ☘ - Km# 59.1 VANDALOR -
Catalog ID1942255410
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