© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
2 "Dicke" Krone - Christian IV closed crown
1624 year| Silver (.859) | 37.62 g | 39.5 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | 2 Krone (3⁄2) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.859) |
| Weight | 37.62 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Closed crown of Denmark with king's motto R.F.P. above the closing ring and the value in letters expressed as "CORONA DANICA" below. All is within an ornate circle. Legend outside with date and mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORVEGI : VANDALO : GOTORUQ • REX • 1624 ☘
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• R • F • P • (= REGNA FIRMAT PIETAS)
CORONA • DANICA •
Translation:
King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Piety strengthens the realms
Danish crown
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 "Dicke" Krone - Christian IV (closed crown) 1624 from Denmark is that it was minted during a time when the country was experiencing a period of economic growth and prosperity, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. As a result, the demand for coins like this one, which were used for large transactions, was quite high.
