4 Mark - Christian V Kongsberg type B&II, with HCM

€445,627.00
IssuerNorway
Year1687
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Mark = 1 Krone (⅔)
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.672)
Weight22.27 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#167 , Rønning#115b , Skaare#620 , Hede#67B , Brekke#179D
Obverse descriptionCrowned mirrored monogram of King Christian V. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPIETATE · ET · IUSTITIA
(Translation: With piety and justice)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in a shield on top of a cross. The shield is draped and crowned. Surrounded by inscription. The sign of the elephant below shield. Mintmasters initials divided by the shield. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIIII · MARCK | DANSKE · 1687 ⚒ HC | M
(Translation: 4 Danish Mark)
EdgePlain
MintNorwegian Mint (Norske
Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage1687  - 2 known -
Catalog ID2867458960
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