© Nationalmuseet i København (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Nationalmuseet i København (CC BY-SA 4.0)
4 Mark - Christian V
1688 year| Silver (.672) | 22.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | 4 Mark = 1 Krone (⅔) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.672) |
| Weight | 22.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe, facing left. Big crown over the lion and inscription and laurettes surrounding it. Mint master's initials inside the laurettes. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.
Lettering: ·IIII·MARCK·DANSKE·1688
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 4 Mark coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1688, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the manufacturing process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was filled with a small amount of silver, and when held up to the light, the light would pass through the hole and create a distinctive shimmer effect, indicating that the coin was made of genuine silver. This unique feature makes the coin stand out among other coins of its time and adds an extra layer of authenticity to its design.
