1/2 'Dicke' Krone - Christian IV Closed crown, King bust type

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1624-1625
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Krone (⅜)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight9.454 g
Dimensions24.34 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#95
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Christian IV facing right inside a rope circle. Legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIAN | IIII DG
(Translation: Christian IV, by the Grace of God...)
Reverse descriptionSecond type closed crown over letters `R F P`; all within pearled circle. Legend outside around rim, with clover mintmark at the beginning and date at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDANI: NOR : VAN : GOT Q • REX 16Z4 ☘ .................................................................. .R.F.P. (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
(Translation: ...King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1624 ☘ - DAN -
1624 ☘ - DANI -
1624 ☘ - NOR VAND GOTO Q REX -
1625 ☘ - Km# 95.2 crown in smaller circle -
Catalog ID1794839820
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