2 Krone - Christian IV without star in legend

€109,282.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1618-1619
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Krone (3⁄2)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight37.816 g
Dimensions45.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#61, 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. No star at left of foot.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS • | IIII | • D : G : DANIÆ
(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 CORONA DANICA below within ornate circle. Legend outside with date and mintmark at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORVEG : VANDALO : GOTOR : Q • REX • 1619 ................................................................................... * 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
Mintage1618 (c) - Km# 61.2 -
1618 ☘ - Km# 61.1 -
1619 (c) - Km# 61.3 - Points in lettering on reverse -
1619 (c) - Km# 61.3 - Rosettes in place of point in reverse -
1619 ☘ - DANIA - GOTORU -
1619 ☘ - DANIÆ - GOTOR -
1619 ☘ - DANIÆ - GOTORU -
Catalog ID1692764780
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