© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
¼ Speciedaler - Christian VII Rethwitsch
1769 year| Silver (.875) | 7.29 g | 23.85 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VII (1766-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | ¼ Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 7.29 g |
| Diameter | 23.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 27 May 1873 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned round oval shield with arms of Denmark, Sweden and Norway within a ribbon with the Order of the Elephant pendant. King's motto as legend along the rim.
Below mintmark divides date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA • EX • AMORE • PATRIÆ •
17.H.S.K.69
Translation: The love of the fatherland is my reward
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Speciedaler - Christian VII (Rethwitsch) 1769 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed there by the mint to signify the coin's value, as it was believed that the hole would make it easier for people to tell the difference between the ¼ Speciedaler and other coins of similar value. This design feature is a distinct characteristic of this particular coin and sets it apart from other coins of its time.
