© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Mark Dansk - Frederik II Copenhagen
1559 year| Silver (.843) | 9.6 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II (Frederik II) (1559-1588) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1559 |
| Value | 1 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | Gulden (1513-1572) |
| Composition | Silver (.843) |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value in letters and date on five lines within beaded circle. Lettering surround with mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORWEGIE · SLAVO · GOTOR · Q · REX
+ I +
MARCK
DANSKE
+ 1559 +
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Interesting fact
The 1 Mark Dansk coin featuring Frederik II of Denmark was minted in 1559 during a time of great change in the country. It was the first coin to feature the new Danish monarchy, which had recently replaced the Kalmar Union. The coin's design, which includes an image of Frederik II on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other, was meant to symbolize the new era of Danish independence and leadership.
