4 Mark Dansk "Rytterkrone" - Frederik IV Type 1 1711

Weight

22.21 g

Diameter

39.52 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Silver (.671)

Shape

Round

Edge Type

NA

Technique

NA

Front design

King on horse going to the right as in a parade. Frederik IV is wearing a long robe and a long scarf. He holds a scepter in is raised right arm. Value in letters below, in exergue

Back design

Crowned bigger arms of Denmark within double Order Chain (of Danneborg and of the Order of the Elephant). Date below with mintmaster initials at sides. King's motto around rim.

Year of Minting

1711

King

Frederick IV (Frederik IV) ( 1699-1730 )

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

NA

Inscriptions

Obverse: FRIDERICUS • IIII • D • G • REX • DAN • NOR • V • G • ______________________ ✿ IIII ✿ MARCK • DANSKE • Reverse: • DOMINUS MI | HI ADIUTOR • ✿ • C • 17 | 11 • W • ✿

Context

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 1711 RYTTERKRONE AND 1723: Obverse: - The 1723 horse is more detailed and realistic than that of 1711 - In coins of 1711 the legend is continuous while in 1723 coins the legend is cut by King's plumed hat. - In coins of 1723 King wears a richly decorated cuirass Reverse - Differences in coat of arms (The inner shield change from four-parted to three-parted with the shift of Schleswig Arms) and crown shapes - In 1723 coins the chains are circular and starts from the crown sides while in 1711 only the Elephant Order chain starts from crown ring - In 1723 there is a man above elephant head in the pendant that is missing in 1711 coins

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Standard circulation

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

Marketplace listings

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