1/2 Speciedaler - Christian IV Standing King type

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1623-1625
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Speciedaler
CurrencyGlückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773)
CompositionSilver (.888)
Weight14.25 g
Dimensions39.1 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#14, Lange#42
Obverse descriptionCrowned standing figure of King Christian IV in full armor. His left hand is on sword pommel, while his right is on a crowned shield standing on the ground at his right side. King`s figure is inside a circle with legend outside. Mintmark at end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS·IIII·D:G:DAN:NO:V:G.R
(Translation: King Christian IV, by the Grace of God King of Denmark and Norway, the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionNude female figure representing Fortuna standing on globe, looking left and holding a long flying banner. The figure is within a beaded circle with legend outside. Date is at end of legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· MO : NO : CIVI : GLUCKSTADE · 623 ·
(Translation: New coin of the City of Gluckstadt)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1623  - GLUCKSTADE · 623 · -
1623  - GLUCKSTADENS · 623 · -
1623  - GLUCKSTADENS · Z3 · -
1623  - GLVCKST . 23 -
1625  - different type -
Catalog ID2848299910
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