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1 Speciedaler - Christian IV Bust type IIa
1646 year| Silver (.875) | 29.232 g | 42.9 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1646 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 29.232 g |
| Diameter | 42.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#110876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Big ornate oval shield with Danish arms on a cross with long arms encircled by a ring of 13 round shields with arms of Danish territories; all inside an outer pearled circle. Above, cutting the pearled circle, the Danish crown. Below on the lower arm of cross the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. Legend outside circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BENEDICTO DOMI | NI DIVITES FACIT
Translation: The blessing of the Lord makes riches
Comment
This coin has two main variant, depending on the type of mintmark: Type 1 have both HK initials and halberd mark, while Type 2 have only initials. For type 1 exists many subtypes:TYPE 1A: (Schou #25) Narrow portrait. Year in cartouche is not in an independent line. Medium size central shield partially surrounded by pearls.
Exemple from Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K., Auction 52, Lot 598
TYPE 1B: (Schou missing) Narrow portrait. Year in cartouche is not in an independent line. Big size central shield. Cross horizontal arms seems to be formed by four overlapped lines.
TYPE 1C: (Schou #24) Narrow portrait. Year in cartouche is not in an independent line. Big size central shield. Cross horizontal arms are simple and narrow
TYPE 1D: (Schou #22) Wide reclined portrait. Year in cartouche is on a single line, split in two by a rosette. Big size central shield. Cross horizontal arms seems to be formed by four overlapped lines.
TYPE 1E: (Schou #23) Wide reclined portrait. Year in cartouche is on a single line, split in two by a rosette. Big size central shield. Cross horizontal arms are simple and narrow.
TYPE 1F: (Schou #21) Wide reclined portrait. Year in cartouche is on a single line, split in two by a rosette. Small size central shield. Cross horizontal arms are simple and narrow.
TYPE 2A: (Schou #18) Wide portrait not so clearly reclined. Year in cartouche is on a single line, split in two by a rosette. Big size central shield. Cross horizontal arms seems to be formed by four overlapped lines.
TYPE 2B: (Schou #17) Wide reclined portrait. Year in cartouche is on a single line, split in two by a rosette. Big size central shield. Cross horizontal arms seems to be formed by four overlapped lines.
TYPE 2C: (Schou #19 - 20) Wide reclined portrait. Year in cartouche is on a single line, split in two by a rosette. Big size central shield. Cross horizontal arms are simple and narrow.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler - Christian IV (Bust type IIa) 1646 from Denmark is that it features a unique portrait of King Christian IV, with a distinctive bust type IIa, which sets it apart from other coins of the same era.
