1 Speciedaler - Christian IV Bust type IIb

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1647
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight29.232 g
Dimensions43.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#143, Dav EC II#3536A
Obverse descriptionCrowned armored half-bust of King Christian IV facing right over big ornate cartouche with king’s name and titles on three lines above date. Below the mintmark is divided by cartouche lobes. The King`s bust is within a beaded circle with King`s motto outside, along rim, divided by the crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREGNA · FIR | MAT : PIETAS CHRISTIANUS·IIII D:G:DAN:NO:V:G REX D:S:H:S:D:C:OL:ET:D . 16 . 47 . HK
(Translation: Piety strengthens the realms King Christian the Fourth, King of Denmark and Norway, the Goths and the Wends, duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, and Ditmarsh, count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst)
Reverse descriptionBig ornate oval shield with Danish arms on a cross with long arms encircled by a ring of 13 round shields with arms of Danish territories; all inside an outer pearled circle. Above, cutting the pearled circle, the Danish crown. Below on the lower arm of cross the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. Legend outside circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBENEDICTO DOMI | NI DIVITES FACIT
(Translation: The blessing of the Lord makes riches)
Edge
MintHK
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1647 HK - Type I -
1647 HK - Type II -
Catalog ID9173316640
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