1/2 Sølvgylden - Frederick I Pillars on obverse

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1532
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Gulden
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.98 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Galster UU#48
Obverse descriptionCrowned busts of King Frederik I and Queen Sophia facing each other. Flowers above and pillars at sides. Inscription in four lines below. A beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICVS·ET· SOPHIA·D:G·REX ET·REGINA DANIE·
(Translation: Frederik and Sophia, by the Grace of God, King and Queen of Denmark.)
Reverse descriptionFigure holding central arms, with crowned arms of Dannebrog cross above. The crowned arms of Denmark and Norway at the sides, and the arms of Schlesweig, Hostein, Oldenburg and Lauenburg below. All in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIN MANV DOMINI OMNIS POTESTAS TERRE✿·15·3Z·
(Translation: The government of the earth is in the hands of the Lord.)
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Mint
Mintage1532  - -
Catalog ID3691043890
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