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© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Mark Dansk - Christian V
1685 year| Silver (.671) | 5.45 g | 26.3 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1685 |
| Value | 1 Mark (⅙) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Diameter | 26.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with value and date inside on four lines. Cross with thick but short arms behind the shield. King's motto around as legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* I *
MARCK
DANSKE
1685
· G · S ·
PIETATE. ET. IUSTITIA.
Translation: With Piety and Justice
Interesting fact
The 1 Mark Dansk - Christian V 1685 coin from Denmark made of Silver (.671) weighing 5.45 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of King Christian V, who ruled Denmark and Norway from 1670 to 1699. During his reign, he introduced a new coinage system that included the 1 Mark coin, which was equivalent to 8 skillings. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in Denmark and Norway and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting fact for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
