1 Frederik d'Or - Frederik VI (Type 2; second head) 1829-1838 front 1 Frederik d'Or - Frederik VI (Type 2; second head) 1829-1838 back
1 Frederik d'Or - Frederik VI (Type 2; second head) 1829-1838 photo
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1 Frederik d'Or - Frederik VI Type 2; second head

 
Gold (.896) 6.642 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick VI (Frederik VI) (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1829-1838
Value
1 Frederik d'Or = 5 Speciedaler (10)
Currency
Rigsbankdaler (1813-1854)
Composition
Gold (.896)
Weight
6.642 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#83069
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned grater shield with Arms of Denamark and its territories divides value at sides. Date below with mintmaster initials divided at sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1.FR | D'OR
F. 1831. F.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Frederik d'Or - Frederik VI (Type 2; second head) 1829-1838 from Denmark is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1829, just a year after the Danish state had declared bankruptcy, and it was intended to help stabilize the economy by introducing a new gold standard. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for nearly a decade and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1829  7625 - - - - - -
1830  12000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Frederik d'Or - Frederik VI (Type 2; second head) 1829-1838 coin.