Laureate bust of king Christian V with a roman tunic and long hair, facing right. Inscription surrounding it in a clockwise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CHRISTIAN · | 5 · D · G · REX * (Translation: Christian 5, King by the Grace of God)
Reverse description
Crowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing right, in an oval ornate shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
· XII ·
SKILLING· | DANSKE · 1671 · (Translation: 12 Danish Skilling)