1 Speciedaler - Christian VIII Type
| Silver (.875) | 28.893 g | 38.68 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VIII (1839-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1840-1847 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler (2) |
| Currency | Rigsbankdaler (1813-1854) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.893 g |
| Diameter | 38.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Crowned grater shield with Arms of Denmark and its territories (adorned with the collar of the Order of the Elephant) is held at both sides by wildmen armed with clubs. A wide crowned mantle is behind the shield and supporters and also divides value in letters above all. Engraver name on bar below supporters feet with date below dividing mintmark at sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 SPE | CIES
_____________
H.CONRADSEN
V. 18 | 45. S.
Engraver: Harald Conradsen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Km# 720.1 no mintmark on obverse. Reverse FF at sides of date (Type 1 - Hede 3B: only 1840) or imperial orb and FF at sides of date (Type 2 - Hede 3C: 1844 - 1845 - 1847)
Km# 720.2 - Hede 3A - small heart below portrait on obverse; no mintmark on reverse (1840 - 1841)
Km# 720.3 small crown below portrait on obverse; no mintmark on reverse (Type 1: only 1840) or VS at sides of date on reverse (Type 2 - Hede 3E : 1843 - 1845 - 1846). Small heart below portrait on obverse and VS at sides of date on reverse (Type 3 - Hede 3D : 1843 - 1845)
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian VIII (1840-1847), was designed by the Danish sculptor and medallist, Bertel Thorvaldsen. Thorvaldsen was a renowned artist of his time, known for his neoclassical style and his works can be found in museums and collections all over the world. The coin's design features a portrait of Christian VIII on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 ♔ | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 ♥ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Speciedaler - Christian VIII (Type 1) 1840-1847 coin.
