8 Skilling - Christian V

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1685
TypeCoin pattern
Value8 Skilling = 1/2 Mark (1⁄12)
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.672)
Weight2.82 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn30, Rønning#P31d
Obverse descriptionCrowned circle with the monogram of king Christian V on the left. A crowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, on the right of the coin. Inscription on the left, right and top sides of the obverse. Beaded ring around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDAN NORW REX 1685
(Translation: King of Denmark and Norway)
Reverse descriptionBig cross (Dannebrog cross) dividing the coin in reverse in four parts, with a small cross in a circle in the middle of the big cross. Inscription surrounding the big cross. Beaded ring around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* LABOR | ANTEM | CORRO | BORAT
(Translation: It (the cross) strengthens the one in need)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1685)  - -
Catalog ID5699975470
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