© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
1 Reisedaler - Christian VII Pattern
1788 year| Gold | 67.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VII (1766-1808) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1746-1814) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 67.92 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned norwegian lion holding a haldberd and facing left, with a mountain at the background. The inscription is over the lion and the date and value is under it. Beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UROKKELIG SOM DOVRES HØYE FJELDE
STAAER NORGES SØNNERS TROSKAB MOD OG VÆLDE
1 RIGSDALER COUR:
17 M·F: 88·
Comment
Minted in Copenhagen for the royal visit of King Christian VII to Norway. These coins were given to important people as gifts of recognition by the king during his travel around Norway.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Reisedaler - Christian VII (Pattern) 1788 from Norway, made of Gold weighing 67.92g, is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Norway. The country was transitioning from a feudal society to a modern capitalist economy, and the introduction of a new currency system was part of this process. The Pattern 1 Reisedaler was intended to be a new standardized coinage that would replace the various local currencies that were in use at the time. However, due to political and economic factors, the coin was never widely adopted, and only a small number of patterns were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item today.
