4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III Type II

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1659-1660
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Mark Danske = 1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencyGlückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773)
CompositionSilver (.671)
Weight22.272 g
Dimensions41.95 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#B43, Dav EC II#3675
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 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. Outside the circle is the King`s motto with the date at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINVS P | ROVIDEBIT 1659
(Translation: The Lord will be my guide)
Edge
MintIS
Glückstadt, Schleswig-Holstein,Germany
Mintage1659 IS - Type A - Year as 59 -
1659 IS - Type B - Year as 1659 -
1660 IS - Type A -
1660 IS - Type B -
Catalog ID2387762990
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