Crowned half figure of King Christian IV facing right, within beaded circle. Date at the end of legend, outside circle.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CHRISTIANVS·IIII·D:G·DA·1608 (Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse description
Value in letters on three lines above flat-topped shield with Arms of Denmark. The value and half of the shield are encircled by a thick line. Legend outside, around rim, divided below by the shield. Mintmark (crossed halberds behind flower = Helsingor mint) at end of legend.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
.IIII.
SKILLI
NK·DAN·
NORV:VAND: GOT:Q:REX· (Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths)