4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III (Type V) 1659-1661 front 4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III (Type V) 1659-1661 back
4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III (Type V) 1659-1661 photo
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner

4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III Type V

 
Silver (.671) 22.272 g 43.05 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1659-1661
Value
1 Krone (⅔)
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Silver (.671)
Weight
22.272 g
Diameter
43.05 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#111300
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned flat-topped shield with arms of Denmark breaks beaded circle at bottom. Cross with thin flat-ended arms behind shield. Outside the circle is the King's motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * DOMINUS * | * PROVIDEBIT *

Translation: The Lord will be my guide

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III (Type V) 1659-1661 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small crown on the reverse side, which was added to signify the coin's denomination. This feature was not present on other coins of the same denomination, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.