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1 Mark - Frederick II Seven-Years War coinage
| Billon (.437 silver) | 6.878 g | - |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II (Frederik II) (1559-1588) |
| Period | Northern Seven Years' War (1563-1570) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1563-1565 |
| Value | 1 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | Gulden (1513-1572) |
| Composition | Billon (.437 silver) |
| Weight | 6.878 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and date on three lines within thick circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
° I °
MARCK
° 1563 °
Comment
During the Nordic Seven Years' War (1563-1570) where King Frederick II fought to restore the Kalmar Union, he ordered to beat a special serie of Klipping coins. These had a lower content of silver than normal coins so were under valued.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mark - Frederick II (Seven-Years War coinage) 1563-1565 from Denmark is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Denmark. The Seven Years War had caused a significant increase in the demand for silver, which led to the Danish government debasing the silver content of their coins to 43.7% (Billon) from the previous 75% (Fine silver). Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in trade and commerce.
