1 Mark - Christian III

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1541
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mark (⅓)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionSilver (.906)
Weight9.744 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-38.1 , Hede#3A
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Denmark, over long cross with forked tips intersecting beaded inner circle and legends. Beaded rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS · 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 +1541+ NORWEGIE·SLAVO·GOTOR·Q·REX
(Translation: 1 Danish mark. King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1541  - -
Catalog ID8107784920
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