© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
4 Mark Dansk - Christian V Thin monogram, type
| Silver (.671) | 22.06 g | 39.1 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1686-1689 |
| Value | 1 Krone (⅔) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 22.06 g |
| Diameter | 39.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned bigger coat of arms of Denmark and its territories draped by a large bend with the pendant of the Order of Elephant. The band is tied at upper points of the coat of arms with knots and have also another big knot at lower point, just above the pendant. Mintmark is divided at both sides of lower knot and cut the value, that is along the rim as legend, with date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IIII · MARCK | G S | DANSKE · 1686
Comment
The monogram is smaller and different from those of Km# 386.3 and 386.4Draped (km# 386.1 and 386.3) and undraped (Km# 386.2 and 386.4) can be recognized by the size of the band with the pendant of the Elephant. In first type (just like that of this page) is wide and tied at upper sides of the coat of arms; in second type is thinner and have no ties on upper sides.
Interesting fact
The 4 Mark Dansk coin featuring Christian V (Thin monogram, type1) was minted during a time of significant economic change in Denmark. The country was transitioning from a feudal society to a mercantile society, and the coinage of the time reflects this shift. The 4 Mark coin was a new denomination introduced during Christian V's reign, and it was intended to facilitate trade and commerce. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time.
