Crowned half figure of King Christian IV facing right, within beaded circle. Date at the end of legend, outside circle.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CHRISTIANVS·IIII·D:G·DANIÆ·1608 (Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse description
Value in letters on three lines above flat-topped shield with Arms of Denmark. Decorative branches at sides of shield. Value and half of the shield are encircled by a thick line. Legend outside, around rim, divided below by the shield. Mintmark (crossed halberds behind flower = Helsingor mint) at end of legend.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
.I:
MARCK
·DANSK·
NORVE:VANDA: | GOTO:Q:REX· (mm) (Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Mintage
1607 - - 1607 - Ornamented shield - 1607 - value as MARCK DANSKE - 1608 - - 1609 - - 1609 - DANI instead of DANIÆ -