1 Krone - Christian IV Open crown

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1624
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Krone (¾)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight18.7 g
Dimensions38.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#96, Dav EC II#3519
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter with right hand; the other hand is on sword pommel (The scepter is hold horizontal at hip size, instead of vertical and posed on shoulder as Km# 59). King`s figure is partially inside a rope or beaded circle, while legend is outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS | IIII · D:G : DANIÆ
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionSecond type crown over R.F.P. (look km# 59 for crown type information) Date above crown, with numbers divided by crown`s points; all within pearled circle. Legend outside around rim, with mintmark at the beginning.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORVEGI • VANDALO • GOTORUM Q • REX ☘ ......................................................................... • 1 • 6 • Z • 4 • • R • F • P • (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1624 ☘ - ...DANIA -
1624 ☘ - ...DANIÆ -
1624 ☘ - GOTORU -
Catalog ID1063373430
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