2 Mark Dansk - Christian V Type I
| Silver (.671) | 11.136 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1679-1682 |
| Value | 2 Mark Dansk (⅓) |
| Currency | Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 11.136 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Denmark partially inside a beaded circle. Cross with large arms behind shield. Outside the circle is the value in letters with date at end.
Lettering: + II MARCK DANSKE ·1681·
Interesting fact
The 2 Mark Dansk coin featuring Christian V (Type I) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Denmark. The coin was introduced in 1679, just a few years after the Danish krone was introduced as the country's new currency, replacing the old system of reckoning money in terms of marks and shillings. This change was made to simplify trade and commerce, and the new coin was designed to be more durable and harder to counterfeit than previous coins. Despite these efforts, the coin still features a relatively low silver content of .671, which was a common feature of coins from this time period.
