11/2 Speciedaler - Christian IV

€119,960.00
LocationNorway
Year1630
TypePatterns
CompositionSilver
Weight43.50 g
Diameter
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Reference(s) KM#16 , Rønning#P1
Obverse descriptionCrowned high-collared bust of King Christian IV facing right within circle. Legend outside rim. Beaded ring on the edge.
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)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionNside 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 letteringBENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES*FACIT(m) 1630
(Translation: The Lord´s blessing makes rich)
Reverse script
MintChristiania, Oslo, Norway (1628-1695)
Mintage1630  - -
Catalog ID7252844810
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