1/2 Speciedaler - Christian IV Bust type II

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1646
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Speciedaler
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight15.03 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#135
Obverse descriptionCrowned 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREGNA · FIR | MAT : PIETAS __________________ 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 descriptionBig 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBENEDICTIO DOMI | NI DIVITES FACIT
(Translation: The blessing of the Lord makes riches)
Edge
MintHK
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1646 HK - -
Catalog ID4924001020
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