1 Mark Dansk - Frederik III

€206,815.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1666
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Mark (⅙)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight5.59 g
Dimensions26.3 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#266
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of Frederik III facing right. King wears an armor with a lion head on shoulder and a drapery, more he may have a band around his neck with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. Legend along the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDERICUS · III · D·G · DAИIÆ
(Translation: Frederik III, Dei Gratia, (King of) Denmark....)
Reverse descriptionCrown of Denmark is in center, within a rope circle, cut in the lower part by a line. The crown divides the date at sides of cross and also the mint-master initials `GK` at sides on the lower part of crown`s ring. Below the crown, but still inside the rope circle is the King`s motto in italic lettering. Lettering is outside the circle starting from the top point. Value in letters in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* NORV · VAND · GO | THOR Q · REX · ....................................... 16 | 66 G | K Dominus Prouidebit _____________________ I·MARCK·DANS · KE ·
(Translation: ....King of Norway of the Wends and the Goths. The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1666  - Bigger portrait, without the pendant of the Order of the Elephant -
1666  - Smaller portait, with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant -
Catalog ID6342620690
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