Norwegen 8 Skilling - Christian V, 1685

8 Skilling = ½ Mark aus Norwegen. Ausgegeben 1685. Geprägt in Silver (.672). Durchmesser 21 mm, Gewicht 2.82 g.

Avers

Crowned circle with the monogram of king Christian V on the left. A crowned norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, on the right of the coin. Inscription on the left, right and top sides of the obverse. Beaded ring around. (King of Denmark and Norway)

Revers

Big cross (Dannebrog cross) dividing the coin in reverse in four parts, with a small cross in a circle in the middle of the big cross. Inscription surrounding the big cross. Beaded ring around. (It (the cross) strengthens the one in need)