1/2 Joachimstaler - Christian III

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1537
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gulden
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionSilver (.906)
Weight14.38 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-8 , Galster UU#103
Obverse descriptionCrowned half figure of King Christian III in high armor facing right holding sceptre, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISTIɅИVS:D:G:REX:DɅИ:ET:ИORV
(Translation: Christian (III), by the Grace of God, King of Denmark and Norway.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms, divided in five parts. Top left: the arms of Denmark (Three lions facing left with hearts). Top right: the arms of Norway (Lion holding halberd facing left). Middle: the arms of the House of Oldenburg. Bottom left: the arms of Gotland (Lion facing left above hearts). Bottom right: the arms of Lauenburg (Bird facing left). Shield divides date at sides, crown breaks beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMOИET:ИOV:REGИI:DɅИIE 3 7
(Translation: New money for the Kingdom of Denmark.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1537  - With or without middle lines in letter `A` on obverse -
Catalog ID3411393660
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