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1 Krone - Christian IV
| Silver (.859) | 18.91 g | 39.55 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1622 |
| Value | 1 Krone (¾) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.859) |
| Weight | 18.91 g |
| Diameter | 39.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#70513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
High crown over R.F.P. Date above crown, with numbers divided by crown's points; all within pearled circle.
Legend outside around rim, with mintmark at the beginning.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORVEGI : VANDALO : GOTORU : Q • REX
1 6 1 9
. R . F . P . (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
Translation:
King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Piety strengthens the realms
Comment
Mintmarks and main differences:Clover mintmark ☘ this type has a lot of variants. Using the crown types as reference we can distinguish: a first type with a five-pointed crown as coins dated 1618. This type may have small or bigger King's portrait. The second type (the more common) shows the "second crown", that is lower and swollen and have a lot of subtypes. The third and last type has a crown similar to the second type but with the central element in shape of a tree while in second type is in shape of a double axe.
(c) = crossed swords with this mintmark the crown is always a second type and totally below date (numbers of date are not divided by crown spikes but only by dots or rosettes). This type have also two different King's portrait one of which is present only in coins dated 1619.
other portrait type with subtypes of King and crown
(s) = Shell mintmark(?) Maybe an over-punched variety of crossed swords and clover.
(r) = bird mintmark The more common mintmark for coins dated 1620-1621. The King's portrait is exactly the same of the II version in (c) mintmark. For the reverse we can recognize two different crown types: a low and wide crown, present only is 1620 where the date is totally above the crown points; and a high crown that cut the date with its points (central point often reaches the beaded circle).
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Christian IV of Denmark, who was known for his extensive building projects and reforms, including the establishment of a new coinage system. This coin, with its unique design and silver content, was likely used in everyday transactions and would have been a common sight in the markets and shops of Denmark during that time.
