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4 Mark - Christian V
| Issuer | Copenhagen Mint |
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| Year | 1690-1695 |
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| Value | 4 Mark = 1 Krone (⅔) |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by the elaborate interlaced royal cypher of Christian V, formed by the intertwined letters C and V repeated fourfold in a decorative baroque monogram. The cypher is surmounted by a large royal crown with arched bands and orb finial. The circular Latin legend reads PIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA (With piety and justice), arranged around the periphery with a mint master mark. The overall design is executed in a bold baroque style with fine detail in the knotwork of the monogram. |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts the crowned lion of Denmark passant, facing left with tail raised, set within an ornate wreath of laurel and olive branches tied at the base with a ribbon bow, above which appear the mintmaster's initials HC. A royal crown surmounts the composition at the top of the inner circle. The circular legend around the periphery reads ·IIII·MARCK·DANSKE· followed by the date, denoting the denomination and issuing authority. The design reflects the refined baroque engraving style prevalent at the Copenhagen Mint in the late seventeenth century. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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