© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
4 Speciedaler - Christian IV
| Silver (.882) | 116.93 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1634-1645 |
| Value | 4 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.882) |
| Weight | 116.93 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#119943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inside a circle a crowned two-tailed rampant lion curving a halberd with claws (Norwegian lion), facing left, divides date at sides. Legend outside the circle. Beaded ring on the edge
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES*FACIT(m)
1643
Translation: The Lord´s blessing makes rich
Comment
Minted with the same coin die as 1 Speciedaler KM#12 (see linked coin).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Speciedaler coin from Norway, minted during the reign of Christian IV (1634-1645), is that it was made of silver with a purity level of .882, which is relatively high compared to other coins of its time. This means that the coin contains 88.2% silver and 11.8% other metals, such as copper or nickel. The high silver content gives the coin a distinctive shine and durability, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
