Description:
Obverse
Standing armored figure of King Christian IVholding his scepter in the right hand and a globus cruciger in the left. The figure is partially within a rope circle and the date is divides at sides of King knees. Legend is outside the circle with mintmark at end.
Reverse
Ornate oval shield with Danish Arms on a cross with long arms encircled by a ring of 13 oval shields with Coat of arms of Danish territories and Danish crown in upper position. All the circle of shield is within a pearled circle and King's motto is around central shield of Denmark. Below on the lower arm of cross the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. Legend outside circle.
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