© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
2 Mark Dansk - Christian IV Hebræermønt
1645 year| Silver (.593) | 11.136 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1645 |
| Value | 2 Mark Dansk (⅓) |
| Currency | Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773) |
| Composition | Silver (.593) |
| Weight | 11.136 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#133863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" between IUSTUS above and IUDEX below. Gluckstadt mintmark at bottom between rosettes.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
* ❀ *
.IUSTUS.
יהוה
. IUDEX.
* (mm) *
Translation: God is a righteous judge
Comment
Here the different crown types on obverse:Interesting fact
The 2 Mark Dansk coin featuring Christian IV (Hebræermønt) 1645 from Denmark was minted during a time when the country was experiencing a period of economic and cultural growth, known as the "Danish Golden Age." This period saw significant advancements in fields such as art, literature, and science, and the coin's design reflects this cultural renaissance. The coin's obverse features a portrait of King Christian IV, while the reverse features the Hebrew letters "aleph" and "tav," which are the first and last letters of the Hebrew alphabet, symbolizing the beginning and end of the king's reign. This unique design element highlights the cultural and religious diversity of Denmark during this time.
