1 Speciedaler - Christian VII (Bust type; Rethwitsch) 1769 front 1 Speciedaler - Christian VII (Bust type; Rethwitsch) 1769 back
1 Speciedaler - Christian VII (Bust type; Rethwitsch) 1769 photo
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1 Speciedaler - Christian VII Bust type; Rethwitsch

1769 year
Silver (.875) 28.91 g 40.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian VII (1766-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1769
Value
1 Speciedaler
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.91 g
Diameter
40.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#148258
Rarity index
91%

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

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler - Christian VII (Bust type; Rethwitsch) 1769 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique bust of King Christian VII, which was designed by the artist Rethwitsch. This bust type is different from the standard bust used on other coins of the same denomination and era, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1769 HSK 51 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Speciedaler - Christian VII (Bust type; Rethwitsch) 1769 coin.