1/4 Krone - Christian IV

€142,680.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1618
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/4 Krone (3⁄16)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight4.28 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#57
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter with right hand; the other hand is on sword pommel. King`s figure is partially inside a rope or a beaded circle, while legend is outside cut by King`s feet.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANV | S | IIII · D:G DAN
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionHigh crown over R.F.P. Date above crown, with numbers divided by crown`s points; all within pearled circle. Legend outside around rim, with mintmark at the beginning.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNORVEG : VANDA : GOTO : Q : REX ☘ ............................................................. 1 6 1 8 R.F.P. (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1618 (c) - II between King legs -
1618 ☘ - `S` of CHRISTIANVS between King legs -
1618 ☘ - no parts of legend between King legs -
Catalog ID8517593520
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