1/2 Krone - Christian IV Open crown, standing King type

€197,665.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1624
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Krone (⅜)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.859)
Weight9.25 g
Dimensions30.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#94
Obverse descriptionCrowned king standing right, holding scepter with right hand; the other hand is on sword pommel. (The scepter is horizontal at hip size, instead of vertical on the shoulder as Km# 58) King`s figure is inside a rope or beaded circle, while legend is outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS | IIII · D:G : DANI
(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 • VANDALO • GOTORU • Q • REX ☘ • 1 • 6 • Z • 4 • • R • F • P • (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths Piety strengthens the realms)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1624 ☘ - -
Catalog ID4314101570
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