2 Krone - Christian IV with star in legend

€109,280.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1618-1619
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Krone (3⁄2)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight37.36 g
Dimensions46 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#60, Dav EC II#3516, Dav EC II#3516a, Dav EC II#3516b, Dav EC II#3516c
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter with right hand; the other hand is on sword pommel. King`s figure is inside a rope circle, while legend is outside cut by King`s feet. A big star is right at left of feet.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS • ✽ | IIII | • D : G : DANIA(Æ) •
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionHigh crown of Denmark with king`s motto R.F.P. above and lettering value as `CORONA DANICA` below, all within ornate circle. Legend outside with date and mintmark at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORVEGI : VANDALO : GOTORU : Q • REX • 1618 ☘ ...._...._...._...._...._...._...._...._...._...._...._ • R • F • P • (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS) • CORONA • DANICA •
(Translation: King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms Danish Crown)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1618 ☘ - Km# 60.1 NORVEG • VANDAL • GOTOR • Q • REX -
1618 ☘ - Km# 60.1 NORVEGI • VANDAL • GOTOR • Q • REX -
1618 ☘ - Km# 60.2 NORVEGI • VANDALO • GOTORU • Q • REX - obverse legend DANIA -
1618 ☘ - Km# 60.2 NORVEGI • VANDALO • GOTORU • Q • REX - obverse legend DANIÆ -
1618 ☘ - Km# 60.2 NORVEGI • VANDALOR • GOTORU • Q • REX -
1618 ☘ - Km# 60.3 RFP missing above crown -
1619 (c) - Km# 60.4 *R*F*P* - obverse legend DANIÆ -
Catalog ID6130526560
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