Denmark 1 Speciedaler - Christian V, 1682

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Denmark Denmark
Currency Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617 – 1773)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Speciedaler - Christian V
Year 1682
Ruler Christian V (1670–1699)
Composition Silver (.888)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 29
Diameter (mm) 34
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Speciedaler - Christian V from Denmark. Issued in 1682. Struck in Silver (.888). Measures 34 mm and weighs 29 g.

Obverse
Standing figure of King Christian V with long armored rope. King is holding a raised scepter (or a mace) in his right hand and a globus cruciger in outstretched left hand. This pose is similar to those of krone and first speciedaler from Christian IV (King Christian V, King of Denmark and Norway, the Goths and the Wends by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Big Crown of Denmark above double mirrored King's monogram. Rope circle around monogram with King's motto outside, as legend. (With Piety and Justice)
Edge
With raised lettering or smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1682)  Km# 74,1 - Smooth edge; unique 86%
ND (1682) CW Km# 74,2 - Lettered edge 43%

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