© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Søsling - Christian IV first type ND
1602 year| Billon (.125) | 1.063 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1602 |
| Value | 1 Søsling (1⁄128) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Billon (.125) |
| Weight | 1.063 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with baroque frame on large cross divides legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRIS | TIANVS | IIII DG | DANI
Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God
Engraver: Nikolaus Schwabe
Edge
Milled
Comment
First version of Christian IV undated sosling. Can be recognized by a "younger" version of King's portraitOther versions are Km#22, km# 40, km# 47, km# 48
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Søsling - Christian IV (first type) ND (1602) coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to indicate its value, as it was believed that the hole would make it easier for people to tell the coin apart from other coins of similar size and value. This design feature is known as a "window" or "opening" and was a common feature in coins of that time period.
