1 Penning - Christian IV
1602 year| Copper | 0.585 g | 14.6 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1602 |
| Value | 1 Penning (1⁄768) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.585 g |
| Diameter | 14.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value in letters on two lines
Lettering:
PEN
NING
Engraver: Nikolaus Schwabe
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penning - Christian IV 1602 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to indicate its value, as it was believed that the hole would make it easier for people to tell the coin's denomination without having to read the inscription. This feature is known as a " holey dollar" and was a common feature in coins of that time period.
