Half lenght full armored bust of King Christian V facing right. The King is wearing a bend with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. Main features of this portrait (used only in this type and same deisgn 4 mark coin) are the bow tie and an elaborated wig.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CHRISTIANVS.V.D.G.REX.DAN.N.V.G. (Translation: Christian V King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths by the Grace of God.)
Reverse description
Crowned bigger coat of arms of Denmark and its territories is adorned by a thin band with the pendant of the Order of Elephant. Date and value are divided at both sides of arms, while the mintmark is at bottom divided by the pendant. King`s motto is around rim, as legend, divided at both sides.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
2 | M
16 | 90
PIETATE ET | IUSTITIA (flower)
C | W (Translation: With piety and justice)