© 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 Helsingør
| Silver (.875) | 28.37 g | 40.63 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1610 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.37 g |
| Diameter | 40.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Central flat-topped shield with Arms of Denmark is encircled by a ring of 13 oval 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 cut in four parts by cross arms as well as King's motto.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RE | G · FIRMA | T : PIE | TA
DVX.SCHL. | HOL.SOT. | ET DIT:CO | IN:OL:ET.D.
Translation:
Piety strengthens the realms
Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn, and Ditmarsh, count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst
Comment
Three main differences respect of Copenhagen speciedaler:- Shape of central shield of Denmark.
- Size of lettering
- Legends
- Cross above central shield cut the legend in four parts only in Km# 44, in Km# 43 is all within rope circle.
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian IV (1608-1610), features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process, and it served as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was meant to ensure that the coin was made of pure silver, as silver was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The presence of the hole in the coin provided a quick and easy way to verify its authenticity, making it a unique and interesting feature of this historical coin.
