© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
2 Mark Dansk - Christian V Type II; laurel wreath
| Silver (.671) | 11.136 g | 32.1 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1694-1696 |
| Value | 2 Mark Dansk (⅓) |
| Currency | Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 11.136 g |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned and ornate oval shield with arms of Denmark lying on cross. In the lower part of the shield is hanged a belt with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant that also divides date at sides. Value in letter at both sides of shield, along the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
II • MARCK • DANSKE •
16 94
Interesting fact
The 2 Mark Dansk coin featuring Christian V (Type II; laurel wreath) was minted during a time of significant economic change in Denmark. The coin was introduced in 1694, just a few years after the Danish government had implemented a new currency system aimed at stabilizing the country's economy. The introduction of this new coin, which was made of silver and had a standardized design, helped to simplify trade and commerce in Denmark and paved the way for the country's economic growth in the centuries that followed.
