2 Speciedaler - Christian IV

€199,012.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1597-1600
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Speciedaler
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.888)
Weight58.56 g
Dimensions41.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C4-97, Dav EC I#8233
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of young King Christian IV with folded coat facing right. Bust is partially with a beaded circle, with stars behind and legend outside the circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering* CHRISTIANVS * IIII * D * G * DANIÆ * **
(Translation: Christian IIII Dei Gratia (King of) Denmark)
Reverse descriptionCrowned and ornated five-parted shield with arms of Denmark and its possessions. A smaller four parted shield is above the greater one. Legend is at sides, while date is above the crown with numbers divided by crown tips.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering☘ NORVEGI : * VAN : GOT : REX • •1 •5 •9 •7 •
(Translation: King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1597  - -
1600  - -
Catalog ID8799661380
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