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| Issuer | Norway |
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| Year | 1681 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the royal cipher of King Christian V — an interlaced crowned monogram — rendered in bold relief within a beaded inner circle. The date 1681 is divided on either side of the monogram, with the regnal cipher C5 prominently displayed. The devotional motto abbreviation P·E·I (Pietate et Justitia, meaning 'With Piety and Justice') appears below the monogram. The design is enclosed within a beaded border running along the coin's periphery. |
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| Reverse description | The crowned Norwegian lion passant, holding a curved halbert (bardisan axe) and facing sinister, occupies the central field in high relief. The lion is flanked and encircled by two crossed laurel branches, symbolising victory and sovereignty. The denomination inscription appears below the laurel branches in the lower field. A beaded border rings the entire design along the coin's edge. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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