4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III Type I

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1653-1654
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight22.272 g
Dimensions40.35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#194.1, Dav EC II#3574
Obverse descriptionBig crowned king`s monogram partially inside a beaded circle. Value in letters and roman numbers outside the circle, as legend, with date at end.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIIII · MARCK · DANSKE : 1653
Reverse descriptionCrowned flat-topped shield with arms of Denmark partially inside a beaded circle. Cross with short round-ended arms behind shield. Outside the circle is the King`s motto. Mintmark, if present, can be at right or left of crown right at the beginning/end of the motto.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS : P | ROVIDEBIT
(Translation: The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1653 (h) - Km# 194.1 -
1653 (h) - Km# 194.1a -
1654  - Km# 194.1b; rosette within King`s motto -
1654 (h) - Km# 194.1 -
Catalog ID1551488030
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