Denmark ½ Speciedaler - Christian VII, 1777 – 1786

½ Speciedaler - Christian VII from Denmark. Issued from 1777 to 1786. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 36.85 mm and weighs 14.42 g.

Obverse

Crowned double King's monogram divides value at both sides. Legend continuous around rim. (Christian VII Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths, Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn and Dithmarschen, Count of Oldenburg)

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 Mint Master initials. (Glory through love of the fatherland.)