Denmark 4 Mark Dansk - Christian V, 1686 – 1689

Thin monogram, type1

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Denmark Denmark
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625 – 1813)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Krone
Year 1686 – 1689
Ruler Christian V (1670–1699)
Composition Silver (.671)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 22.06
Diameter (mm) 39.1
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Krone from Denmark. Issued from 1686 to 1689. Struck in Silver (.671). Measures 39.1 mm and weighs 22.06 g.

Obverse
Crown above double mirrored King's monogram. The two monograms are very ornate and have complex interwinement. King's motto as legend at sides, diveded by two flowers below monogram. (With piety and justice)
Reverse
Crowned bigger coat of arms of Denmark and its territories draped by a large bend with the pendant of the Order of Elephant. The band is tied at upper points of the coat of arms with knots and have also another big knot at lower point, just above the pendant. Mintmark is divided at both sides of lower knot and cut the value, that is along the rim as legend, with date at end.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1689 GS
1686 GS 2 flowers below monogram
1686 GS 2 flowers below monogram; rosettes in value
1686 GS 3 flowers on obverse
1686 GS only flower at end of King's Motto
1686 GS only flower at end of King's Motto; rosettes in value

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