Norway ½ Speciedaler - Christian VII, 1776 – 1779
Information
Country
Norway
Currency
Rigsdaler specie
(1746 – 1814)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Speciedaler - Christian VII
Year
1776 – 1779
Ruler
Christian VII
(1766–1808)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
14.45
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Speciedaler - Christian VII from Norway. Issued from 1776 to 1779. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 37 mm and weighs 14.45 g.
- Obverse
- Monogram of Christian VII: two mirrored, stylized Cs, crowned and flanked by two mirrored, stylized 7s. The monogram divides value at sides, and is encircled by the legend. (By the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends, and the Goths)
- Reverse
- Crowned round shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, within laurel crossed branches. Around is the King's motto, while below the date is divided by mintmark. (Glory through love of the Fatherland)
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