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4 Mark - Christian V
| Issuer | Royal Norwegian Mint (Den Kongelige Mynt) |
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| Year | 1686 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the crowned, mirrored royal cypher of King Christian V, formed by two interlaced Cs facing opposite directions beneath a royal crown. The monogram is surrounded by a beaded inner ring and an encircling Latin legend. A star punctuates the inscription before the word PIETATE, lending decorative emphasis to the devotional motto. The overall design is executed in the baroque style typical of late 17th-century Scandinavian coinage. |
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| Obverse lettering | * PIETATE · ET · IUSTITIA · (Translation: With piety and justice) |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a crowned armorial shield bearing the Norwegian lion rampant to the left, holding a battle-axe, representing the arms of Norway. The shield is superimposed upon a cross and is encircled by the decorative chain of the Order of the Elephant, Denmark's highest order of chivalry. A beaded inner ring frames the entire composition, with the denomination and date appearing in the surrounding legend. The design reflects the heraldic grandeur characteristic of Christian V's monetary issues. |
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