½ Sølvgylden - Christian III Flensborg Mint

Features

Issuer Denmark
King Christian III (1534-1559)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1547
Value ½ Gulden
Currency Gylden/Gulden (1513-1572)
Composition Silver (.890)
Weight 14.11 g
Diameter 35.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
153862
References SIEG# C3-45
Jan Bendix; 2017. SIEGs Møntkatalog Norden : Danmark, Slesvig, Nordborg, Glücksborg, Plön, Gottorp, Dansk Vestindien, Trankebar, Færøerne, Grønland, Island, Norge : private mønter fra Færøerne, Grønland, Dansk Vestindien og Christiania. SIEGs Forlag, Fredrikssund, Denmark.

Obverse

Half figure of King Christian III in high armor with plumed hat and sceptre divides date at sides. The figure is inside a beaded circle, with legend outside, along rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRISTIA • 3 • D:G • REX • DANI • NOR • DVX • SL
15 47

Translation: Christian III King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig by the Grace of God

Reverse

Crowned grater arms with inescutcheon inside beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MO • DVCATV • SLESVICE • Z • HOLSA •

Translation: Coin for the Duchy of Schleswig and Holstein

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1547 

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