Denmark 12 Mark - Christian VII, 1771

King's birthday

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Denmark Denmark
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625 – 1813)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 12 Mark
Year 1771
Ruler Christian VII (1766–1808)
Composition Gold (.875)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3.1
Diameter (mm) 20.86
Demonetized Yes

Description

12 Mark from Denmark. Issued in 1771. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 20.86 mm and weighs 3.1 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 laurel wreath; date and King's motto outside, along the rim. (The love of the fatherland is my reward)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1771  K 131

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