4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III Type IIA

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1654-1658
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight22.272 g
Dimensions42.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#194.2, KM#194.2a, Dav EC II#3574
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 letteringIIII · MARCK · DANSKE : 1655
Reverse descriptionCrowned flat-topped shield with arms of Denmark (wider than Km# 194,1) partially inside a beaded circle. Cross with short forked-ended arms behind shield. Outside the circle is the King`s motto. Mintmark, if present, can be at left of crown.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS * PROVIDEBIT
(Translation: The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
Mint(h)
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1654 (h) - Km# 194.2 -
1655  - Km# 194.2a; simple crowns -
1655  - Km# 194.2a; wide crowns -
1655 (h) - Km# 194.2 -
1656  - Km# 194.2a; small shield of arms -
1657  - Km# 194.2a; small shield of arms -
1658  - Km# 194.2a; third crown type. Rosettes in legends -
Catalog ID3229280260
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