Norway 8 Skilling - Christian V, 1672 – 1675

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Norway Norway
Currency Speciedaler - Mark (1523 – 1746)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Skilling = ½ Mark
Year 1672 – 1675
Ruler Christian V (1670–1699)
Composition Silver (.672)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.78
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Skilling = ½ Mark from Norway. Issued from 1672 to 1675. Struck in Silver (.672). Measures 22 mm and weighs 2.78 g.

Obverse
Crowned monogram of king Christian V in a beaded ring, surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim. (With piety and justice)
Reverse
Crowned Norwegian lion holding an axe, facing left, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by lettering value and date as inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1675 
1672 

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