Denmark 1 Speciedaler - Christian VII, 1769

1 Speciedaler - Christian VII from Denmark. Issued in 1769. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 40.8 mm and weighs 28.91 g.

Obverse

Armored bust of young King Christian VII facing right, wearing a band with the pendant of the Order of the Elephant. (Christian VII, 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)

Edge

Diagonal reeding