Denmark ½ Krone - Christian VII, 1771

King's birthday

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Denmark Denmark
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625 – 1813)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination ½ Krone
Year 1771
Ruler Christian VII (1766–1808)
Composition Silver (.833)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.99
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Krone from Denmark. Issued in 1771. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.99 g.

Obverse
Younger bust of King Christian VII with elaborate hairdo and clothes. Legend around rim. (Christian VII, By the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse
Date of birthday in letters within circular wreath; date and King's motto outside, along the rim. (The love of the fatherland is my reward)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1771  K € 3900,00

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