Gjørvel allowed to mint dalers in the king's name
KB 1588 til 92, s. 348 · February 1590 (mellom 24. og 28. februar) · København
What the letter says
Lady Gjørvel Fadersdatter, widow of Sir Lauge Brahe, and Peder Brahe of Krogholm are allowed, on their own behalf and that of their co-heirs, this one time to have a number of dalers struck from good, fine silver for their own use, under the king's name and portrait and the arms of the realm of Denmark, either in the realm or elsewhere. Every 8 dalers are to weigh 15 lod of fine silver.
The letter in modern English
Open letter that Lady Gjørvel Fadersdatter, widow of Sir Lauge Brahe, and Peder Brahe of Krogholm, on their own behalf and that of their co-heirs, may this one time for their own use have a number of dalers struck from good, fine silver under the king's name and portrait and the arms of the realm of Denmark, either here in the realm or elsewhere. Every 8 dalers shall weigh 15 lod of fine silver.
Original text
[2?.] Febr. (Kbhvn.). Aab. Brev om, at Fru Giørvel Fadersdatter, Hr. Lauge Brahes Enke, og Peder Brahe til Krogholm paa egne og Medarvingers Vegne for denne ene Gang til eget Brug maa lade mønte et Antal Dalere af godt fint Sølv under Kongens Navn og Kontrafej og Danmarks Riges Vaaben enten her i Riget eller andensteds; hver 8 Dlr. skulle veje 15 Lod fint Sølv. Sk. R. 2, 41 b.
Background
The right to strike coin belonged to the king. Being allowed to have silver struck into current dalers was a rare privilege, and it turned inherited silver into money at full value. That the letter concerns «their own behalf and that of their co-heirs» suggests the silver was probably an inheritance from Lauge Brahe, of the same family as Peder Brahe. The earlier note dates the letter 11 February 1590, but in the edition it stands after the letters of 24 February and before 28 February.
People: Gjørvel Fadersdatter (Sparre)