2 Mark - Christian III

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1535
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mark (⅔)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionBillon (.406 silver)
Weight14.38 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-14 , Galster UU#97
Obverse descriptionBust of Christian III facing right, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISTIAN⸰D⸰G⸰REX⸰DACIE
(Translation: Christian (III), by the Grace of God, King of Denmark.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Denmark divides date at sides, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA·:NOVA·REGNI·DACIE: 15 35
(Translation: New money of the Kingdom of Denmark.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1535  - `DACI` on obverse, reverse `N`s -
1535  - `DACIE` on obverse, normal `N`s -
1535  - `DACIE` on obverse, reverse `N`s -
Catalog ID9527946940
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