4 Mark - Christian V 1687-1688 front 4 Mark - Christian V 1687-1688 back
4 Mark - Christian V 1687-1688 photo
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4 Mark - Christian V

 
Silver (.672) 22.27 g -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1687-1688
Value
4 Mark = 1 Krone (⅔)
Currency
Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition
Silver (.672)
Weight
22.27 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#102272
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. The shield is rounded and divides the mint master's initials. Surrounded by the Elefant Order's chain and the inscription. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IIII·MARCK·DANSKE·1687

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Mark - Christian V 1687-1688 from Norway made of Silver (.672) weighing 22.27 g is that it was minted during a time when Norway was still a part of the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway, and the coinage of the two countries was closely linked. In fact, the coin was minted in the city of Copenhagen, which was the capital of Denmark at the time. Despite being minted in Denmark, the coin was used widely in Norway and is considered an important part of Norway's numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1688 HCM - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Mark - Christian V 1687-1688 coin.