2 Mark - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1688
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mark (⅓)
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.672)
Weight11.14 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#178 , Rønning#120 , Skaare#625
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. Mint master`s initials inside the laurettes. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering·II·MARCK·DANSKE·1688
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1688  - -
Catalog ID2236425250
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