1 Speciedaler - Christian IV

€55,887.00
IssuerNorway
Year1629-1648
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.882)
Weight29.23 g
Dimensions42.3 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#12, Dav EC II#3534, Rønning#7, Skaare#505
Obverse descriptionCrowned high-collared bust of King Christian IV facing right within circle. Legend outside rim. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS IIII D G DANI NORGREX* REGNA FIR // MAT PIETAS
(Translation: Christian IV, by Gods grace, king of Denmark and Norway Piety fortifies the realms)
Reverse descriptionInside a circle a crowned two-tailed rampant lion, curving a halberd with claws (Norwegian lion), facing left, divides date at sides. Legend outside the circle. Beaded ring on the edge
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES*FACIT(m) 1637
(Translation: The Lord´s blessing makes rich)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1629  - -
1630  - -
1631  - - 53 000
1632  - - 32 000
1633  - - 33 000
1634  - - 39 000
1635  - - 50 000
1636  - - 50 000
1637  - - 57 000
1638  - - 50 000
1639  - - 52 000
1640  - - 50 000
1641  - - 45 000
1642  - - 38 000
1643  - - 7 834
1643  - - 6 206
1644  - - 14 000
1644  - -
1645  - - 21 000
1646  - - 55 000
1647  - - 62 000
1648  - - 62 000
Catalog ID1831191640
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