1 Speciedaler - Christian IV (Bust type IIb) Coin

1 Speciedaler - Christian IV (Bust type IIb)

Country: Denmark
Denomination: 1 Speciedaler (1)
Year: 1647
Material: Silver (.875)
Weight: 29.232 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 43.2 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: denmark

Description:

Obverse

Crowned armored half-bust of King Christian IV facing right over big ornate cartouche with king’s name and titles on three lines above date. 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.

Reverse

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.

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