Denmark 1 Piastre - Christian VII, 1777

1 Piastre - Christian VII from Denmark. Issued in 1777. Struck in Silver (.902). Measures 39.6 mm and weighs 26.98 g.

Obverse

Crowned ornate shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (Christian VII Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)

Reverse

Crowned globe-shaped arms of Denamrk and Norway between crowned pillars in imitation of the widespread Spanish pillars 8 reales. Below pillars and arms is a mound with three banners in representation of the Danish Islands: Greenland, Island and Far Oer. (The love of the fatherland is my reward
IcelandGreenland Far Oer)