© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
½ Speciedaler - Christian IV Bust type II
1646 year| Silver (.875) | 15.03 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1646 |
| Value | ½ Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 15.03 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#181246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BENEDICTIO DOMI | NI DIVITES FACIT
Translation: The blessing of the Lord makes riches
Interesting fact
The ½ Speciedaler coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian IV in 1646, features a unique design element - a small shield with the royal coat of arms on the reverse side. This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate the coin's purity and authenticity, as it was a common practice during that time to countermark coins with a small symbol or letter to confirm their validity. The presence of this shield on the ½ Speciedaler coin highlights the attention to detail and commitment to quality that was put into its production, making it a noteworthy and interesting fact about this particular coin.
