1/2 Krone - Christian IV

€109,273.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1619-1621
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Krone (⅜)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight9.455 g
Dimensions33.21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#58a
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter with right hand; the other hand is on sword pommel. King`s figure is inside a rope or beaded circle, while legend is outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS | IIII | · D:G · DANIÆ ·
(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 letteringNORVEGI • VANDAL • GOTORV • Q • REX (mm) .............................................................................. *1*6*1*9* · R · F · P · (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1619 (c) - -
1619 ☘ - crown type 1 - VANDA • GOTOR -
1619 ☘ - crown type 2 - VANDA • GOTORU -
1619 ☘ - crown type 2 - VANDAL • GOTORU -
1620 (c) - -
1620 (r) - high crown -
1620 (r) - low crown -
1620 ☘ - crown type 2 - VANDA • GOTORU -
1620 ☘ - crown type 2 - VANDAL • GOTOR -
1621 (r) - high crown -
1621 ☘ - crown type 3 - VANDALO • GOTORU -
Catalog ID7683176510
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