Denmark 1 Speciedaler - Christian VII, 1768 – 1769
Norwegian Lion type; Rethwitsch Mint
Information
Country
Denmark
Currency
Rigsdaler specie
(1625 – 1813)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Speciedaler - Christian VII
Year
1768 – 1769
Ruler
Christian VII
(1766–1808)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.84
Diameter (mm)
40.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
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
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