Crowned shield with arms of Denmark, in a beaded ring. Behind the shield is a long-arm cross than divides legend in four. Another beaded rim on the rim.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CHRIS
TIANV S·D:G· DANIE· (Translation: Christian III, by the Grace of God, (King of) Denmark.)
Reverse description
Value and date in four lines, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
+I+
MARCK
DANSKE
+1544+
NORWEGIE·SLAVO·GOTOR·Q·REX: (Translation: 1 Danish mark. King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths.)