1 Rhinsk Guilder - Christian IV

Features

Issuer Denmark
King Christian IV (1588-1648)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1625-1632
Value 1 Guilder (1.25)
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition Gold (.760)
Weight 3.249 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
131961
References KM# 108,
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.
Fr# 43
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Crowned half-length figure of King Christian IV facing right, wearing armour, sash, and lace ruff.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRISTIANUS · IIII · D : G · DANI 16Z5

Unabridged legend: Christianus IIII, Dei gratia, Daniae.

Translation: Christian IV, by the grace of God, of Denmark.

Reverse

Coat of arms of Denmark on ornate oval shield with scrolls. Long cross behind.

Script: Latin

Lettering: NORV VANDA GOTOQ REX ☘

Unabridged legend: Norvegiae, Vandalorumque, Gothoruque rex.

Translation: King of Norway, the Wends, and the Goths.

Mint

Copenhagen, Denmark (?-1739)

Comments

Mintage of this coin (and other gold coins of the same period) is strictly related to the Thirty Years War, in which Denmark was involved. Coins of 1627 and 1628 were used for paying Danish troops, while the ones dated 1632 were necessary to maintain a standing army in Denmark, even if a peace treaty was signed in 1629.

All coins have the same mint mark, a clover. However, two main types can be distinguished:
  • coins dated 1625, 1627, and 1628, made by mintmaster Nicolaus Schwabe
  • coins dated 1632, made by mintmaster Peter Gruyner.
On the coins by Nicolaus Schwabe, the cross has garlands and straight ends and the shield is unbroken at the top, below the crown. Further differences can be seen in the obverse portrait.

See also

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1625 ☘ 36 506 16Z5 - Schwabe type
1627 ☘ Photo 2 710 16Z7 - Schwabe type
1628 ☘ 16Z8 - Schwabe type
1632 ☘ 3 212 163Z - Gruyner type

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rhinsk Guilder - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rhinsk Guilder - Christian IV
Sincona AG
Auction 76
Lot 1027
Internet Archive
17 May 2022 1627 ☘ – 16Z7 - Schwabe type UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 3994.97
(CHF 3600.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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