1 Mark - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1688
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mark = 16 Skilling (⅙)
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.672)
Weight5.57 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#176, Rønning#123, Skaare#628
Obverse descriptionCrowned mirrored monogram of king Christian V, surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge of the obverse.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringPIETATE·ET·IUSTITIA
(Translation: With piety and justice)
Reverse descriptionCrowned norwegian lion holding an axe, facing left. Big crown over the lion and inscription and laurettes surrounding it. Mintmark inside the laurettes. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering·I·MARCK·DANSKE·1688
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1688 HCM - 8 known -
Catalog ID6402433840
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