1 Speciedaler - Christian IV King bust, type 1

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1640
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Speciedaler
CurrencyGlückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773)
CompositionSilver (.888)
Weight28.74 g
Dimensions43 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#27, Dav EC II#3670
Obverse descriptionNarrow crowned and armored portrait of King Christian IV over a line. Shield with arms of Denmark below the line. King`s portrait is within a beaded line cut below by the shield. Legend is outside the circle, along the rim. King`s motto is within the circle along the border. King`s hair does not fall over the collar. There are 10 Hearts in Denmark arms
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRITIANUS·IIII·D:G:DAN:N: V:G:Q:REX· ___________________ REGNA | FIRMAT PIETAS.
(Translation: King Christian the Fourth, King of Denmark and Norway, the Goths and the Wends Piety strengthens the realms)
Reverse descriptionNude female figure, representing Fortuna, is standing tall on a small globe with hair flowing left. She helds a long flying banner with right hand above head keeping it at hip size with the left. Fortuna is quite totally within a beaded circle with legend outside. Date and mintmark are at end of legend
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONET:NOV:GLUCKSTADENSIS:1640 (mm)
(Translation: New coin of the city of Gluckstadt)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1640  - -
Catalog ID5540289580
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