Norway 4 Mark - Frederik IV, 1723

4 Mark = 1 Krone from Norway. Issued in 1723. Struck in Silver (.672). Measures 41 mm and weighs 22.27 g.

Obverse

The king riding a horse, facing right. Surrounded by inscription. Value beneath the king, in exergue. (Frederik IV, by Gods grace, king of Denmark, Norway, Wends and Goths.)

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms divided in four parts by a cross. The four parts consists of the coat of arms of Denmark, Norway, Holstein and the Wends. The big coat of arms is surrounded by the chain of the Elefant Order and Dannebrog Order. At the edge, surrounding everything is the inscription. Date and minmark beneath. (The Lord be my helper)

Edge

Reeded