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½ Speciedaler - Christian IV

Features

Issuer Norway
King Christian IV (1588-1648)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1629-1647
Value ½ Speciedaler
Currency Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition Silver (.882)
Weight 14.616 g
Diameter 33 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
115222
References KM# 11
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Rønning# 10
Bjørn R. Rønning; 1971. Norges mynter 1628-1873. Universitetsforlaget.
, Skaare# 506
Kolbjørn Skaare; 1995. Norges mynthistorie / Bind 2: Katalog- og registerbind: Mynter og utmyntning i 1000 år : Pengesedler i 300 år: Numismatikk i Norge. Bind 2. Universitetsforlaget.
, Brekke# 52-65, 66A, etc.
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A, 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 52-65, 66A, etc.
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.

Obverse

Crowned high-collared bust of King Christian IV facing right, surrounded by inscription within a beaded circle. Legend outside rim. Beaded ring on the edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REGNA·FIRMAT·PIETAS
CHRISTIANUS IIII D G DANI NOR&REX✽

Translation:
Piety strengthens the realms.
Christian IV, by the grace of God, King of Denmark and Norway.

Reverse

Crowned two-tailed rampant lion facing left, curving an halberd with claws, dividing date at sides, in a beaded circle. Legend outside the circle. Beaded ring on the edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES (mm) FACIT🏵
1 6 33

Translation: The Lord's blessing makes rich.

Edge

Plain.

Mint

Christiania, Oslo, Norway (1628-1695)

Marks

Flower Anders Pedersen, Mint master, Christiania (1628-1642)
Peter Grüner Sr., Mint master, Christiania (1643-1650)
PG Peter Grüner Sr., Mint master, Christiania (1643-1650)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC References
1629  Flower Photo Brekke# 52
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 52
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1630  Flower Brekke# 53
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 53
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1631  Flower Photo Brekke# 54
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 54
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1632  Flower Photo Brekke# 55
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 55
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1633  Flower Photo Brekke# 56
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 56
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1634  Flower Photo Brekke# 57
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 57
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
Overdate 34/33 exists
1635  Flower Photo Brekke# 58
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 58
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1636  Flower Brekke# 59
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 59
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1637  Flower Photo Brekke# 60
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 60
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1638  Flower Photo Brekke# 61
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 61
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1639  Flower Photo Brekke# 62
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 62
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1640  Flower Photo Brekke# 63
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 63
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1641  Flower Photo Brekke# 64
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 64
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
"DAN NOR"
1641  Flower Photo Brekke# 64
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 64
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
"DANI NOR"
1642  Flower Photo Brekke# 65
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 65
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
1643  Flower Brekke# 66A
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10A
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 66A
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
3 known
1643  Brekke# 66B
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 66B
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
"DAN NOR"
1643  Brekke# 66B
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 66B
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
"DANI NOR"
1644  Brekke# 67A
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 67A
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
2 known
1644  PG Brekke# 67B
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 67B
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
2 known
1645  PG Brekke# 68
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 68
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
Overdate 45/44 exists
1646  PG Photo Brekke# 69
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 69
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
"DAN NOR"
1646  PG Photo Brekke# 69
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 69
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
"DANI NOR"
1647  PG Photo Brekke# 70
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 70
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
"DAN NOR"
1647  PG Photo Brekke# 70
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Hede# 10B
Holger Hede; 1978. Danmarks og Norges mønter: 1541-1814-1977 = Coins of Denmark and Norway. Danish Numismatic Association, Copenhagen, Denmark.
, Thesen# 70
Gunnar Thesen; 2015. Norges mynter i dansketiden: 1449-1814 = Norwegian coins during the Danish period. Oslo Myntgalleri AS, Oslo, Norway.
"DANI NOR"

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Stacks Bowers
L.E. Bruun Collection
Lot 1176
Internet Archive
14 Sep 2024 1629 Flower – Brekke# 52, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 52 XF USD 10 408.91
(EUR 9000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auctions 7-8
Lot 28
Internet Archive
28 Nov 2015 1631 Flower – Brekke# 54, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 54 VF USD 12 692.38
(NOK 120 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auctions 12
Lot 214
Internet Archive
13 May 2017 1632 Flower – Brekke# 55, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 55 VF USD 11 634.68
(NOK 110 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 19
Lot 12
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2020 1633 Flower – Brekke# 56, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 56 XF USD 20 096.26
(NOK 190 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 23
Lot 1355
Internet Archive
28 Nov 2020 1633 Flower – Brekke# 56, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 56 VF USD 11 634.68
(NOK 110 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 20
Lot 507
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2020 1634 Flower – Brekke# 57, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 57 – Overdate 34/33 exists AU
(Overdate 34/3)
USD 28 557.85
(NOK 270 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IVPicture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 13
Lot 226
Internet Archive
25 Nov 2017 1635 Flower – Brekke# 58, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 58 VF USD 16 923.17
(NOK 160 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 36
Lot 446
Internet Archive
25 Nov 2023 1638 Flower – Brekke# 61, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 61 VF USD 8461.58
(NOK 80 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Künker
Auction 437
Lot 586
Internet Archive
28 Jan 2026 1639 Flower – Brekke# 62, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 62 VF USD 8674.09
(EUR 7500.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Speciedaler - Christian IV
Bruun Rasmussen
Auction 901
Lot 314
Internet Archive
3 May 2021 1640 Flower – Brekke# 63, Hede# 10A, Thesen# 63 XF USD 13 926.25
(DKK 90 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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