Crowned armored half-bust of King Christian IV facing right over big ornate rounded cartouche with king’s name and date on three lines. Below, the mintmark is divided by cartouche lobes. The King`s bust is within a beaded circle with King`s motto outside, along rim, divided by the crown.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REGNA · FIR | MAT : PIETAS
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CHRISTIANUS
IIII·D:G:D·N·V:G
REX: 1646
H | K (Translation: Piety strengthens the realms King Christian the Fourth, King of Denmark and Norway, the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse description
Big ornate oval shield with Danish arms on a cross with long arms encircled by a ring of 13 round shields with arms of Danish territories; all inside an outer pearled circle. Above, cutting the pearled circle, the Danish crown. Below on the lower arm of cross the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. Legend outside circle.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
BENEDICTIO DOMI | NI DIVITES FACIT (Translation: The blessing of the Lord makes riches)