1 Mark - Christian III Copenhagen

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1544-1555
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mark (⅓)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionSilver (.843)
Weight9.744 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-38.2 , Hede#3B
Obverse descriptionCrowned 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRIS TIANV S·D:G· DANIE·
(Translation: Christian III, by the Grace of God, (King of) Denmark.)
Reverse descriptionValue and date in four lines, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+I+ MARCK DANSKE +1544+ NORWEGIE·SLAVO·GOTOR·Q·REX:
(Translation: 1 Danish mark. King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1544  - -
1546  - `CHRISTIANVS·3·D:G·` -
1546  - `CHRISTIANVS·D:G·` -
1547  - -
1548  - 2 known -
1554  - -
1555  - -
Catalog ID4701482930
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