© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
1 Mark - Christian V
1686 year| Silver (.672) | 5.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1686 |
| Value | 1 Mark = 16 Skilling (⅙) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.672) |
| Weight | 5.57 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#101713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms in a shield over a cross. On the shield is the Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left. Surrounded by the Elephant Order's chain and the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Lettering: ·I·MARCK·DANSKE·1686
Edge
Plain
Comment
Similar to KM#154, but with a different style on the monogram on the obverse.Interesting fact
The 1 Mark coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1686, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the manufacturing process and served as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was meant to ensure that the coin was made of pure silver, as silver was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The presence of the hole in the center of the coin made it difficult for counterfeiters to create fake coins, as they would have had to drill a similar hole in the center of their fake coins. This feature, known as a "test cut," was a common security measure used in coins during that time period.
