1 Speciedaler – Glückstadt
Germany
Context
Year: 1640
Country: Germany 
Issuer: Glückstadt
Period:
Ruler: Christian IV
Currency:
(1617—1773)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard27
Numista: #199851
Value
Bullion value: $71.61
Obverse
Description:
Portrait of Christian IV in armor, within a beaded circle. Below, a shield with Denmark's arms (10 hearts). Legend on rim, motto inside border. Hair above collar.
Inscription:
CHRITIANUS·IIII·D:G:DAN:N: V:G:Q:REX·
___________________
REGNA | FIRMAT PIETAS.
___________________
REGNA | FIRMAT PIETAS.
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
A nude Fortuna stands on a globe, her hair flowing left. She holds a billowing banner above her head with her right hand, steadying it at her hip with her left. The figure is encircled by beads, with legend, date, and mintmark surrounding her.
Inscription:
MONET:NOV:GLUCKSTADENSIS:1640 (mm)
Script: Latin
Edge
Categories
| Person> Monarch |
| Mustache/Beard |
| Mythology |
| Symbol> Crown |
| Symbol> Globe |
| Symbol> Allegory |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Glückstadt, Schleswig-Holstein | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1640 | — | — |
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