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1 Speciedaler - Christian IV
1597 year| Silver (.888) | 29.232 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1597 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.888) |
| Weight | 29.232 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of King Cristian IV on square shield with scrolls.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☘ · NORVEGI : ▵▿ VAN : GOT : REX ·
· 1 · 5 · 9 · 7 ·
Unabridged legend: Norvegiae, Vandalorumque, Gothorum rex.
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends, and the Goths.
Comment
Maybe this coin, as well as the 2 speciedaler with the same dies, was minted to commemorate the wedding of King Christian IV on 27 November 1597.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler - Christian IV 1597 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled in the coin to signify that it had been tested for its silver content, and to ensure that it met the required standards for currency at the time. This feature makes the coin stand out from other coins of the same era and adds to its historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1597 ☘ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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