Norway 2 Mark - Christian V, 1687

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Norway Norway
Currency Speciedaler - Mark (1523 – 1746)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Mark
Year 1687
Ruler Christian V (1670–1699)
Composition Silver (.672)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 11.14
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Mark from Norway. Issued in 1687. Struck in Silver (.672). Measures 0 mm and weighs 11.14 g.

Obverse
Crowned mirrored monogram of king Christian V, surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge of the obverse. Stars instead of dots in the inscription. (With piety and justice)
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. Without mintmark.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1687  HCM

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