4 Mark Dansk - Christian V

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1677
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight22.08 g
Dimensions40.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#359, 2#, Dav EC II#3635a
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. The crowned shield is quite all within a pearled ring. Value in letters as legend around the rim, outside the circle, with date at end; the legend is readable counterclockwise from upper left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringG | K * IIII * MARCK * | DANSKE * 1677 *
Edge
MintGK
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1677 GK - -
1677 GK - mysteriekrone -
1677 GK - mysteriekrone -
Catalog ID8290745800
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