Half figure of King Christian III in high armor with plumed hat and sceptre divides date at sides. The figure is inside a beaded circle, with legend outside, along rim.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CHRISTIA • 3 • D:G • REX • DANI • NOR
• DVX • SL
15 47 (Translation: Christian III King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig by the Grace of God)
Reverse description
Crowned grater arms with inescutcheon inside beaded circle.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
MO •
DVCATV • SLESVICE • Z • HOLSA • (Translation: Coin for the Duchy of Schleswig and Holstein)
Edge
Mint
Mintage
1547 - Date near neck - 1547 - Date near shoulders -