© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Krone - Frederik IV
| Silver (.671) | 22.272 g | 39.26 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1724-1726 |
| Value | 1 Krone (⅔) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 22.272 g |
| Diameter | 39.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#113309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crown of Denmark inside a circle. Value in letters outside with date at end. Mintmark in legend at bottom divided by a small heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• IIII • MARK • DANSKE • 1726 •
C ♥ W
Edge
Diagonal coarse milling
Interesting fact
The 1 Krone coin from Denmark, minted during the reign of Frederik IV (1724-1726), was made of silver (.671) and weighed 22.272 grams. This coin was significant because it was the first Danish coin to feature a portrait of the king, Frederik IV, on one side, and the coat of arms of Denmark on the other. This design change marked a departure from the previous coinage system, which had featured the image of the Danish lion on one side and the inscription "Christianus IV D.G. Rex Daniae" on the other. The introduction of the new coinage system was an effort to modernize the Danish currency and make it more easily recognizable and accessible to the general population.
