1 Gulden "Hungarian" - Christian IV 1591-1593 front 1 Gulden "Hungarian" - Christian IV 1591-1593 back
1 Gulden "Hungarian" - Christian IV 1591-1593 photo
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1 Gulden "Hungarian" - Christian IV

 
Gold (.972) 3.42 g -
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian IV (1588-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1591-1593
Value
1 Goldgulden (6⁄5)
Currency
First Speciedaler (-1625)
Composition
Gold (.972)
Weight
3.42 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#142133
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned, fourfold coat of arms of Denmark with arms of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst in center. Crown divides two digit date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVX · SLE · HOL · S · T · E · DI · C · OL · E· D
9 3

Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, and Ditmarsh, count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst

Comment

Known as an Ungersk Gulden

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Gulden "Hungarian" - Christian IV 1591-1593 from Denmark made of Gold (.972) weighing 3.42 g is that it was minted during a time when Denmark was experiencing a period of economic growth and cultural revival, known as the "Golden Age" of Denmark. This coin is a testament to the country's rich history and cultural heritage.