Christian IV of Denmark 1 Silver Mark Copenhagen Mint 1617

Description

Denomination: 1 silver mark

Period: House of Oldenburg

Date: 1617

Origin: Copenhagen mint

Condition: VF

Obverse: Crowned and armoured half-length bust, right, legend CHRISTIAN IIII D G DANI

Reverse: Garnished coat of arms, GOTO Q REX NORV VANDA, I MARCK DANSKE

Size and Weight: 31mm, 8.50g,

References: KM52, Hede 99c

Features and Provenance:

Christian was born in 1577 and became king of Denmark and Norway at the age of 11 but was not crowned until 1596. He became known for his lavish parties and his coronation was no different; it is said that the fountain in Copenhagen ran with wine for several hours. He was king for 52 years and is famous for his building works and being a ‘bon vivant’; he fathered at least 21 children, 18 from his two marriages. He died in 1648.

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible