2 Mark - Christian V 1670-1671 front 2 Mark - Christian V 1670-1671 back
2 Mark - Christian V 1670-1671 photo
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner

2 Mark - Christian V

 
Silver (.667) 10.63 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1670-1671
Value
2 Mark (⅓)
Currency
Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition
Silver (.667)
Weight
10.63 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#110345
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, in a shield on top of a cross. The shield is crowned and is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·II·MARCK· (m)·DANSKE·date

Comment

The picture is of the KM#95 coin. The difference between KM#95 and KM#95a is the silver content and the weight, while the design of the coin is the same.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time when Norway was under Danish rule, and it features the image of King Christian V of Denmark on one side and the Norwegian coat of arms on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during this period that were meant to standardize currency across Denmark and Norway.