Denmark 1 Speciedaler - Christian VII, 1768 – 1769

1 Speciedaler - Christian VII from Denmark. Issued from 1768 to 1769. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 40.2 mm and weighs 28.84 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 circular shield with Norwegian Lion (a lion to the right holding a curved axe) over a rounded-arms cross. King's motto as legend along the rim. Below mintmark divides date (The love of the fatherland is my reward)

Edge

Coarse milling