2 Mark Dansk - Frederik III

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1653-1657
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mark (⅓)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight10.87 g
Dimensions34.1 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#191
Obverse descriptionBig crowned king`s monogram partially inside a beaded circle. Outside, in legend, is the value in letters with date at end.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringII · MARCK · DANSKE : 1657
Reverse descriptionCrowned flat-topped shield with arms of Denmark above cross with short arms. The shield is surrounded by King`s motto. Mintmark (if present) is below last letters of motto, right at left of the Crown.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS * | PROVIDEBIT
(Translation: The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
Mint(h)
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1653  - Km# 191,1 with ring around shield -
1653  - km# 192,2 - Different cross arms -
1654 (h) - km# 192,2 -
1655 (h) - km# 192,2 -
1657 (h) - km# 192,2 -
Catalog ID1035826300
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