© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Speciedaler - Christian IV Copenhagen mint; round danish arms
| Silver (.875) | 29.232 g | 40.26 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1609 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 29.232 g |
| Diameter | 40.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Central ornate oval shield with Arms of Denmark is encircled by a ring of 13 shields of Danish Territories and dipendencies. The central shield is also above a cross with Danish Crown in its upper arm, at same level of the other shields. King’s motto is around central shield, cut in four parts by cross arms. All the shield are inside a pearled circle with legend outside and the pendant of the Order of the Elephant in lower position.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNA | FIR | MAT | PIETAS
DVX.SLESVI:HOLS:STORM:ET | DITM:CONTES.IN.OLDE:ET.DE.
Translation:
Piety strengthens the realms
Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, and Ditmarsh, count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler coin from Denmark is that it was minted during the reign of King Christian IV, who was known for his extensive building projects and urban development in Copenhagen, including the construction of the Rosenborg Castle, which is still standing today and serves as a popular tourist attraction.
