© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
2 Mark Dansk - Christian V
| Silver (.671) | 11.046 g | 31.2 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1684-1685 |
| Value | ½ Krone (⅓) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 11.046 g |
| Diameter | 31.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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:
* II *
MARCK
DANSKE
1684
.GS.
PIETATE. ET. IUSTITIA.
Translation: With Piety and Justice
Interesting fact
The 2 Mark Dansk coin from Denmark, minted during the reign of Christian V (1684-1685), features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. The Latin phrase "NON MONETA SED Virtus" (Virtue, not coinage) was mistakenly engraved as "MONETA SED NON Virtus" (Coinage, not virtue). This error has made the coin a prized collector's item among numismatists.
