4 Mark Dansk - Christian V

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1676-1678
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight22.07 g
Dimensions40.3 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#359, 1#, Dav EC II#3635
Obverse descriptionCrowned King`s monogram with baroque style and ornate tips. King`s motto around rim, readable counter-clockwise from upper left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringC5 * PIETATE · ET · IUSTITIA *
(Translation: With piety and justice)
Reverse descriptionCrowned pointed shield with arms of Denmark over short arm cross divides mintmark at sides. Value in letters as legend around the rim, with date at end; the legend is readable counterclockwise from upper left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringG | K * IIII * MARCK * | DANSKE * 1676 *
Edge
MintGK
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1676  - without mintmark: mysteriekrone -
1676 GK - -
1677  - w/o GK; mysteriekrone -
1677 GK - w/o circle around shield: mysteriekrone -
1678  - mysteriekrone -
Catalog ID6527993160
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