4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III Type IIB

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1655-1657
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight22.272 g
Dimensions42.05 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#194.2b, Dav EC II#3574A
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) without beaded circle. Cross with short forked-ended arms behind shield. Outside the circle is the King`s motto divided by cross arms. Mintmark is at left of crown.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering: DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT
(Translation: The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
Mint(h)
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1655 (h) - -
1656 (h) - -
1657 (h) - -
Catalog ID6805248790
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