1 Piastre - Christian IV (Danish East India Co. Trade Coinage) 1624 front 1 Piastre - Christian IV (Danish East India Co. Trade Coinage) 1624 back
1 Piastre - Christian IV (Danish East India Co. Trade Coinage) 1624 photo
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1 Piastre - Christian IV Danish East India Co. Trade Coinage

1624 year
Silver (.916) 27.19 g -
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian IV (1588-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1624
Value
1 Piastre
Currency
First Speciedaler (-1625)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Weight
27.19 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#345595
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Large crown, initials above, date and trefoil below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES FACIT
R F P
1 6 Z 4

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Piastre - Christian IV (Danish East India Co. Trade Coinage) 1624 from Denmark is that it was used as a trade coinage in the Danish East India Company, which was established in 1616 and had a significant role in the Danish spice trade during the 17th century.