4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III Type I

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1659-1660
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Mark Danske = 1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencyGlückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight22.272 g
Dimensions42.16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#A43, Dav EC II#3674
Obverse descriptionBig crowned king`s monogram partially inside a beaded circle. Outside, in legend, is the value in letters with `IS` at end. IS are initials of Jacob Schwieger that was tenant of the coinage in Glückstadt from 1644 to 1660.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIIII · MARCK · DANSKE IS
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Denmark partially inside a beaded circle. Cross with large arms behind shield. The shield divides date at sides, again divided vertically by cross arms. Outside the circle is the King`s motto.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 6 6 0 DOMINVS P | ROVIDEBIT
(Translation: The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
MintIS
Glückstadt, Schleswig-Holstein,Germany
Mintage1659 IS - -
1660 IS - thick lettering -
1660 IS - thin lettering -
Catalog ID1244231530
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