© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Rigsdaler Courant "Rejsedaler" Royal Visit
1788 year| Silver (.875) | 23.62 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VII (1766-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | 1 Kurant Daler (⅘) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 23.62 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left, with a mountain at the background. The inscription is over the lion in a double line along rim, while the date and value is under it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UROKKELIG SOM DOVRES HØYE FIELDE
STAAER NORGES SØNNERS TROSKAB MOD OG VÆLDE
D.I.A.
_____________________
1 · RIGSDALER COUR:
17 M·F: 88
Interesting fact
The 1 Rigsdaler Courant "Rejsedaler" (Royal Visit) 1788 coin from Denmark features a unique design element - a small image of a crown on the reverse side, which represents the royal visit of King Christian VII to Norway in 1788. This coin was minted to commemorate the event and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
