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4 Mark Danske - Frederik III Motto on obverse, type III
| Issuer | Denmark |
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| Year | 1667-1669 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays a large crowned royal cypher of Frederik III within a beaded inner circle. The monogram is rendered in an ornate Baroque style typical of the period. Surrounding the inner circle, the king's personal motto forms the outer legend, inscribed counterclockwise beginning at the left of the crown. The legend is presented in Latin capital letters, separated by pellets. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Frederik III had consolidated absolute monarchy in Denmark just years before this issue, the 1660 coup against the nobility restructuring not only governance but the royal finances that funded the mint. The "type III" distinction within this short series reflects die modifications made across a three-year run — Dav EC II#3581B separates it from closely related strikings that casual inspection conflates.
The .671 fineness was a deliberate reduction from earlier Danish silver standards, part of broader currency manipulation as the crown managed debt accumulated during the Dano-Swedish wars of the 1650s.