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½ "Dicke" Krone - Christian IV Closed crown; King bust type
| Silver (.859) | 9.454 g | 24.34 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1625 |
| Value | ½ Krone (⅜) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.859) |
| Weight | 9.454 g |
| Diameter | 24.34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Second type closed crown over letters "R F P"; all within pearled circle.
Legend outside around rim, with clover mintmark at the beginning and date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DANI: NOR : VAN : GOT Q • REX 16Z4 ☘
..................................................................
.R.F.P. (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
Translation:
...King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths
Piety strengthens the realms
Comment
Smaller than a normal half krone (dicke coinage)Size may vary from 23 to 25 mm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ "Dicke" Krone - Christian IV (Closed crown; King bust type) 1624-1625 from Denmark is that it was minted during a time of economic struggle for the country. The coin was introduced as a cost-saving measure, as the previous coinage had become too expensive to produce. Despite its lower silver content, the ½ "Dicke" Krone was still widely accepted and used in trade, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of the Danish people during difficult times.
