Description:
Obverse
Crowned half figure of King Christian IV facing right, within beaded circle.
Date at the end of legend, outside circle.
Reverse
Value in letters on three lines above flat-topped shield with Arms of Denmark. Decorative branches at sides of shield. Value and half of the shield are encircled by a thick line. Legend outside, around rim, divided below by the shield. Mintmark (crossed halberds behind flower = Helsingor mint) at end of legend.
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