1 Speciedaler - Frederik IV
1704 year| Silver (.875) | 28.893 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1704 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.893 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway on square shield. Collar of the Order of the Dannebrog below, with alternating crosses, crowned "C5" monograms, and crowned "W". Collar of the Order of the Elephant below, with alternating towers and elephants.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX · SLES · HOLS · STORM · DITM · COM · OLD · ET · DEL
🏵 17 04 🏵
Unabridged legend: Dux Slesvici, Holsatiae, Stormariae [et] Dithmarsiae, Comes Oldenburgii et Delmenhorstii.
Translation: Duke of Schleswig, Holstein, Stormarn and Dithmarschen, Count of Oldenburg and Delmenhorst.
Edge
Plain or embossed lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINUS MIHI ADIUTOR ANNO REGNI QUINTO
Translation: God is my help. Fifth regnal year.
Comment
This coin has two variants:Type 1 - As described in this page, the more common one
Type 2 - On reverse, the pendant of the Order of the Elephant is closer to the chain. A heart mint mark below. The obverse has the same portrait and legend as the Speciedaler (FRID • IIII • D • G • REX DAN • NOR • V • G •). The edge is plain. This variant is rarer, with few pieces known to exists both in museums and private collections.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Speciedaler - Frederik IV 1704 coin from Denmark is that it was minted during a time when the country was experiencing a period of economic instability and monetary reform. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system aimed at stabilizing the economy and replacing the old system of multiple denominations with a more streamlined and standardized approach. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin has remained a popular collector's item and a testament to Denmark's rich numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1704 | 309 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Speciedaler - Frederik IV 1704 coin.
