Norway ½ Speciedaler - Christian VII, 1776 – 1779

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)