Norway 4 Mark - Frederik IV, 1699 – 1700
Information
Country
Norway
Currency
Speciedaler - Mark
(1523 – 1746)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Mark = 1 Krone
Year
1699 – 1700
Ruler
Frederick IV (Frederik IV)
(1699–1730)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
17.99
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Mark = 1 Krone from Norway. Issued from 1699 to 1700. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 35 mm and weighs 17.99 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of king Frederik IV, facing right. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring at the edge of the obverse. (Frederik IV, by Gods grace, king of Denmark, Norway, Wends and Goths)
- Reverse
- The radiant triangle of Jehovah in center (a triangle with three hebrew "S"), with the kings crowned and mirrored monogram on each corner of the triangle. In between the monograms are the coat of arms of Denmark, Norway and Nordisk Union. All this is surrounded by the inscription. Date and mint mark beneath. Beaded ring at the edge of the obverse. (The Lord be my helper.)
- Edge
- There are two variants of edge descriptions ((A): A Northern light went out to another lighted God (B): To preserve and decorate)
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