1 Mark Dansk - Christian IV Helsingør mint

€142,002.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1607-1609
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Mark (1/4)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionSilver (.888)
Weight6.154 g
Dimensions28.45 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#36
Obverse descriptionCrowned half figure of King Christian IV facing right, within beaded circle. Date at the end of legend, outside circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS·IIII·D:G·DANIÆ·1608
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionValue in letters on three lines above flat-topped shield with Arms of Denmark. Decorative branches at sides of shield. Value and half of the shield are encircled by a thick line. Legend outside, around rim, divided below by the shield. Mintmark (crossed halberds behind flower = Helsingor mint) at end of legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering.I: MARCK ·DANSK· NORVE:VANDA: | GOTO:Q:REX· (mm)
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1607  - -
1607  - Ornamented shield -
1607  - value as MARCK DANSKE -
1608  - -
1609  - -
1609  - DANI instead of DANIÆ -
Catalog ID2496849530
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