1 Speciedaler - Christian IV

Features

Issuer Norway
King Christian IV (1588-1648)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1648
Value 1 Speciedaler
Currency Speciedaler - Mark (1523-1746)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 28.72 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
118914
References KM# 12a,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Rønning# 8,
Rønning, Bjørn R.; 1971. Norges mynter 1628-1873. Universitetsforlaget.
Skaare# 505
Kolbjørn Skaare; 1995. Norges mynthistorie : mynter og utmyntning i 1000 år : pengesedler i 300 år: numismatikk i Norge. B.2 : Katalog- og registerbind. Universitetsforlaget.

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRISTIANUS:IIII:D:G:DANI:NORG:REX*
REGNA FIR MAT PIETAS

Translation:
Christian IV, by Gods grace, king of Denmark and Norway

Piety fortifies the realms

Reverse

Crowned two-tailed rampant lion curving a halberd with claws (Norwegian lion) inside a circle, facing left, divides date at sides. Mint master's initials between lion's back legs. Legend outside the circle. Beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BENEDICTIO:DOMINI:DIVITES*FACIT(mm)
1648

Translation: The Lord´s blessing makes rich

Mint

Christiania, Oslo, Norway (1628-1695)

Mark

PG Peter Grüner Sr., Mint master, Christiania (1643-1650)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1648  PG Photo

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian IV
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 30276
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 5520.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian IV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 23
Lot 1354
Internet Archive
28 Nov 2020 VF USD 3681.28
(NOK 40 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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