Crowned shield with arms of Denmark over a long arms cross is inside a beaded circle. Outside the circle is the legend, divided in four segments by cross arm ends.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
* CHRIS
| TIANVS | IIII · D · G · | DANIÆ (Translation: Christian IV by the Grace of God (King of) Denmark)
Reverse description
Value and date on five lines within circle. Lettering around rim.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
☘ NORVEGIÆ SLAVO : GOTTORVMQ · REX
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*IIII*
MARCK
DANSKE
* 1596 * (Translation: King of Norway and the Goths)