⅙ Speciedaler - Christian VII (Copper pattern strike) ND (1805) front ⅙ Speciedaler - Christian VII (Copper pattern strike) ND (1805) back
⅙ Speciedaler - Christian VII (Copper pattern strike) ND (1805) photo
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⅙ Speciedaler - Christian VII Copper pattern strike ND

1805 year
Copper 4.14 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian VII (1766-1808)
Type
Pattern
Year
1805
Value
⅙ Speciedaler
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.14 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#188635
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned oval three-folded arms, with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DANIÆ NORVEGIÆ VAN · GOTH · REX.

Translation: King of Denmark (DAN), Norway (NOR), Vendalia (VAN) and Gothland (GOT)

Interesting fact

The Pattern ⅙ Speciedaler - Christian VII (Copper pattern strike) ND (1805) from Denmark, made of Copper weighing 4.14 g, is a rare and unique coin that was never put into circulation. It was created as a trial strike, and only a few examples were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.