© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
4 Mark Danske - Frederik III Motto on obverse; type I
| Silver (.671) | 22.272 g | 40.76 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1666-1669 |
| Value | 4 Mark (⅔) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 22.272 g |
| Diameter | 40.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned Danish shield of arms above cross inside a circle dividing mintmark at low sides. Value in letters with date at end as legend outside, around the rim. Legend is readable counterclockwise starting from left of the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
° IIII ° MARCK ° | ° DANSKE ° 1668
G | K
Comment
Coins dated 1666 and 1667 have shield of type 1: with pointed bottom and large cut upper angles (as the one in pictures)Coins dated 1668 and 1669 have shield of type 2: always with pointed bottom, but also with pointed upper angles that are no more cut. The shield shape may be more elongated and rectangular-like.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique motto on its obverse side, which reads "Fidelitas Gubernat" or "Loyalty Governes." This motto was a personal motto of King Frederik III, who ruled Denmark during the coin's minting period, and reflects his emphasis on loyalty and faithfulness as a guiding principle for his reign.
