2 Speciedaler - Christian IV

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1629-1647
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.882)
Weight58.46 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#13, Rønning#4, Skaare#503
Obverse descriptionCrowned high-collared bust of King Christian IV facing right within circle. Legend outside rim. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
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)
Reverse descriptionInside 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES*FACIT(m) 1646
(Translation: The Lord´s blessing makes rich.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1629  - -
1630  - -
1631  - -
1632  - -
1634  - -
1635  - -
1636  - -
1637  - -
1638  - -
1639  - -
1640  - -
1641  - -
1642  - -
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1647  - -
Catalog ID8745966240
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