Denmark ½ Speciedaler - Christian VII, 1769
Type 2; Rethwitsch Mint
Information
Country
Denmark
Denmark
Currency
Rigsdaler specie
(1625 – 1813)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Speciedaler - Christian VII
Year
1769
Ruler
Christian VII
(1766–1808)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.477
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Speciedaler - Christian VII from Denmark. Issued in 1769. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 31 mm and weighs 14.48 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned double King's monogram. Legend around rim. (Christian VII (written in monogram), By the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
- Reverse
- Crowned round oval shield with arms of Denmark, Sweden and Norway within a ribbon with the Order of the Elephant pendant. King's motto as legend along the rim. Below mintmark divides date (The love of the fatherland is my reward)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1769 HSK | — |
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