© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Mark - Christian V
1699 year| Silver (.833) | 4.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1699 |
| Value | 1 Mark = 16 Skilling (⅙) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 4.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#101385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Big crown in the middle with the inscription below. The lettering of the king's titles surrounds the crown. Date and mintmark beneath. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIET & IUST
DAN·NOR·VAN·GOT·REX
Translation:
Piety and justice.
King of Denmark, Norway, Wends and Goths.
Edge
Rifled
Interesting fact
The 1 Mark coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1699, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to make it easier for people to thread a string or cord through it, allowing them to wear the coin as a pendant or amulet. This unique feature was a common practice in Scandinavian countries during the 17th and 18th centuries, and it adds an interesting historical and cultural dimension to the coin.
