4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III Type II

Features

Issuer Denmark
King Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1659-1660
Value 4 Mark Danske = 1 Krona (⅔)
Currency Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773)
Composition Silver (.671)
Weight 22.272 g
Diameter 41.95 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
111285
References KM# B43,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Dav EC II# 3675
John Stewart Davenport; 1974. European Crowns : 1600-1700. Self-published, Galesburg, Illinois, United States.

Obverse

Big crowned king's monogram partially inside a beaded circle. Outside, in legend, is the value in letters with IS at end. IS are initials of Jacob Schwieger was tenant of the coinage in Glückstadt from 1644 to 1660.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IIII · MARCK · DANSKE IS

Reverse

Crowned shield with arms of Denmark partially inside a beaded circle. Cross with large arms behind shield. Outside the circle is the King's motto with the date at end.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINVS P | ROVIDEBIT 1659

Translation: The Lord will be my guide

Mint

IS Glückstadt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Comments

Type A: Smaller shield with arms of Denmark, full inside beaded circle.
Type B: Wider shield with arms of Denmark touching inner beaded circle; the cross arms touch coin rim.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1659 IS Type A - Year as 59
1659 IS Photo Type B - Year as 1659
1660 IS Type A
1660 IS Type B

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III (Type II)Picture 1 of a sold 4 Mark Dansk - Frederik III (Type II)
Heritage Auctions
2011 April Rosemont Signature World & Ancient Coins CICF Auction 3014
Lot 26509
Internet Archive
18 Apr 2011 1659 IS – Type B - Year as 1659 VF USD 374.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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