4 Mark - Christian V
1687 year| Silver (.672) | 22.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1687 |
| 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#102273 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Lettering: IIII·MARCK·DANSKE·1687
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 4 Mark coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1687, 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 idea behind this design was that only a genuine coin made of pure silver would have a distinctive ring when dropped on a hard surface, and the hole helped to enhance this effect. This unique feature makes the 4 Mark coin from Christian V's reign a fascinating and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
