1 Speciedaler - Christian IV
Obverse
Crowned high-collared bust of King Christian IV facing right within beaded circle. King's motto inside the first circle and legend outside the circle. Beaded ring on the edge.
Lettering: CHRISTIANUS IIII D G DANI NORGREX* REGNA FIR // MAT PIETAS
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
Lettering: BENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES (m) FACIT 🏵 1637
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Christian IV (Wikidata)
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Speciedaler (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.882)
Weight
29.23 g
Size
42.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
CHRISTIANUS IIII D G DANI NORGREX* REGNA FIR // MAT PIETAS
Reverse Lettering
BENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES (m) FACIT 🏵 1637
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1629 | 1633 | 1634 | 1635 | 1639 | 1640 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mint | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mintage | - | 33,000 | 39,000 | 50,000 | 52,000 | 50,000 |
| G | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| VG | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| F | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| VF | 2,527.51EUR | - | - | - | - | - |
| XF | - | 3,507.41EUR | 2,508.84EUR | 2,148.86EUR | 3,930.51EUR | 3,325.00EUR |
| AU | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| UNC | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Comments
Varieties exist in the king's bust and the lion. 1635 version exists with or without dot between D and G on ovberse “IIII D•G DAN”
