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4 Mark Dansk - Christian V Type I
| Silver (.671) | 22.272 g | 40.78 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1671-1682 |
| Value | 4 Mark Danske = 1 Krone (⅔) |
| Currency | Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 22.272 g |
| Diameter | 40.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Denmark partially inside a beaded or rope circle. Cross with large arms behind shield. Outside the circle is the value in letters with date at end. Legend is readable clockwise starting from right of the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IIII · MARCK · | · DANSK · 1680 ·
Comment
As many other coin of Denmark also this one has a lot of small variants.Here are the main variants for the Obverse:
O1 - King's monogram with small "5" totally inside the "C". Small crown above.
O2 - King's monogram with small "5" totally inside the "C". Big crown above.
O3 - King's monogram with big "5" that overlaps with the "C". Small crown above.
O4 - King's monogram with big "5" that overlaps with the "C". Big crown above.
These are the variants for reverse:
R1 - Big large shield curved at top (quite as large as high). Big crown above
R2 - Big large shield curved at top (quite as large as high). Small crown above
R3 - Big but narrow and curved at top (higher than larger, quite rectangular). Big crown above.
R4 - Big but narrow and curved at top (higher than larger, quite rectangular). Small crown above.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Mark Dansk - Christian V (Type I) 1671-1682 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which was added to symbolize the king's power and authority.
