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1 Speciedaler - Christian VII
| Silver (.875) | 28.893 g | 41.15 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VII (1766-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1776-1780 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.893 g |
| Diameter | 41.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned round shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, within laurel wreath. Aound the King's motto, while below the date is divided by mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA EX AMORE PATRIÆ.
17 C • H • L • 76.
Translation: Glory through love of the fatherland.
Comment
Main differencies between km# 632.1 and km# 632.21) Crown on reverse and obverse are different: those of Altona mint are wider and lower than km# 632.1
2) Different style in laurel wreath
3) Round shield in km# 632.1 has a thick border.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler coin from Denmark, minted during the reign of Christian VII (1776-1780), is that it was part of a broader monetary reform effort aimed at stabilizing the Danish economy. The coin's silver content was increased to .875, and its weight was standardized to 28.893 grams, in an effort to combat inflation and maintain the value of the Danish currency. This coin is a tangible representation of the economic policies and reforms implemented during that time period.
