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© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III Type IV
| Silver (.671) | 22.272 g | 41.8 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1658-1659 |
| Value | 1 Krone (⅔) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 22.272 g |
| Diameter | 41.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned flat-topped shield with arms of Denmark partially inside beaded circle. Cross with short straight-sided triangular arms behind shield. Outside the circle is the King's motto. Mintmark, if present, is at right of crown
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ DOMINUS ❀ | ❀ PROVIDEBIT
Translation: The Lord will be my guide
Comment
Km# 194.4 Mintmark (h) at right of crown in reverse. Shield of arms with curved bottom within beaded circleKm# 194.4a Without any mintmark in reverse; shield of arms with pointed bottom breaks beaded circle at bottom
Interesting fact
The 4 Mark Dansk coin featuring Frederik III (Type IV) was minted during a time of great change in Denmark. In 1658, the year the coin was minted, Denmark was in the midst of a devastating war with Sweden, known as the Second Northern War. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the Danish mint was able to produce a significant number of coins, including this particular issue. The coin's design, featuring an image of King Frederik III on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other, was meant to symbolize the strength and resilience of the Danish people during this difficult period.
