1/8 Speciedaler - Christian IV

€115,207.00
IssuerNorway
Year1629-1647
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/8 Speciedaler
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.882)
Weight3.65 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#9, Rønning#16, Skaare#511
Obverse descriptionCrowned high-collared bust of King Christian IV facing right within circle. Legend outside rim. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS IIII · D : G · DAN · NOR · REX
(Translation: Christian IV King of Denmark and Norway by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionInside a circle a crowned two-tailed rampant lion curving a halberd with claws (Norwegian lion), facing left, divides date at sides. Legend outside the circle. Beaded ring on the edge
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBENEDICTIO : DOMINI : DIVIT : FACIT (m) 641
(Translation: The Lord´s blessing makes rich)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1629  - -
1630  - -
1631  - -
1632  - -
1633  - -
1634  - -
1635  - -
1636  - -
1637  - -
1638  - -
1639  - -
1640  - -
1641  - -
1642  - -
1643  - DIVITES (m) FAC instead of DIVIT FACIT -
1643  - DIVITES FAV (m) instead of DIVIT FACIT -
1643  - FA instead of FACIT -
1646  - -
1647  - -
Catalog ID5798291020
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