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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III
1669 year| Silver (.671) | 22.68 g | 40.8 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1669 |
| Value | 1 Krone (⅔) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 22.68 g |
| Diameter | 40.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned Danish shield of arms above cross inside a circle. Value in letters in legend outside, round the rim, with date at end. Legend is readable clockwise starting from right of the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ° IIII ° MARCK ° | ° DANSKE ° 1669
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III 1669 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to indicate its authenticity and to prevent counterfeiting. This feature is known as a "proof mark" and was commonly used in coins during that time period.
