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⅓ Speciedaler - Christian VII
1803 year| Silver (.875) | 9.63 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VII (1766-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1803 |
| Value | ⅓ Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1746-1814) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 9.63 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#119228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval coat of arms, with the value on top and the date and mint mark under it. The coat of arms is divided in three parts: the coat of arms of Norway on the top-right part, the coat of arms of Denmark on the top-left part and the coat of arms of Schelsvig- Holstein on the bottom part.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/3 RIGSDALER SPECIES.
18 I. G. ⚒ M. 03.
Interesting fact
The ⅓ Speciedaler coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian VII in 1803, features an interesting design element. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the king, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Norway. This design was a departure from the previous coinage designs, which featured a simpler shield with the country's name inscribed above it. The addition of the crown on the shield was a symbol of the country's independence and sovereignty.
