Denmark 1 Piastre - Christian VII, 1774

1 Piastre - Christian VII from Denmark. Issued in 1774. Struck in Silver (.902). Measures 41.35 mm and weighs 26.98 g.

Obverse

Crowned three-parted shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Legend around rim. ((Christianus VII Dei Gratia Daniæ, Norvegiæ, Vandalorum, Gothorum Rex)
Christian VII Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)

Reverse

Crowned globe-shaped arms of Denamrk and Norway between crowned pillars in imitation of the widespread Spanish pillars 8 reales. Below pillars and arms is a mound with three banners in representation of the Danish Islands: Greenland, Island and Far Oer. King's motto as legend along rim. Date on lower position, below the mound