2 Mark - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1689-1699
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#179.1, Rønning#120b, Skaare#625
Obverse descriptionCrowned mirrored monogram of king Christian V, surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge of the obverse.
Obverse scriptLatin
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. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·II·MARCK·DANSKE·1697
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1689  - -
1693  - -
1695  - -
1697  - 12 examples known -
1698  - 11 examples known -
1699  - 8 examples known -
Catalog ID4269678830
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