© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Speciedaler - Christian IV Bust type IIb
1647 year| Silver (.875) | 29.232 g | 43.2 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1647 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 29.232 g |
| Diameter | 43.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109435 |
|---|---|
| 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
TYPE I: On reverse the central shield is smaller and perfectly oval. More the cross arms below shield are very thin. In obverse the date is less spaced.TYPE II: On reverse the central shield is bigger and ornate, more its shape is rather rectangular with curved angles than oval. The cross arms below central shield are thick. In obverse the date is more spaced.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler - Christian IV (Bust type IIb) 1647 from Denmark is that it was minted during a time of great change in Denmark. Christian IV, who ruled from 1588 to 1648, implemented a number of reforms during his reign, including the introduction of a new coinage system. This coin, which was minted in 1647, features a portrait of Christian IV on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver (.875) and weighs 29.232 grams. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
