2 'Dicke' Krone - Christian IV closed crown

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1624
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Krone (3⁄2)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight37.62 g
Dimensions39.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#99, Dav EC II#3518
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter at hip height with right hand; the other hand is on sword pommel. King`s figure is inside a rope or beaded circle, while legend is outside. In legend IIII is always left of King`s feet.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS· | ·IIII· D:G:DANI·
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionClosed crown of Denmark with king`s motto R.F.P. above the closing ring and the value in letters expressed as `CORONA DANICA` below. All is within an ornate circle. Legend outside with date and mintmark at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORVEGI : VANDALO : GOTORUQ • REX • 1624 ☘ ---------------------------------------------------------------- • R • F • P • (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS) CORONA • DANICA •
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms Danish crown)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1624 ☘ - GOTOR • Q • REX -
1624 ☘ - GOTORU : Q • REX -
1624 ☘ - GOTORUQ • REX -
Catalog ID9989406990
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