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1 Speciedaler - Frederik VII Death and Accession
1848 year| Silver | 28.8930 g | 37.8 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick VII (Frederik VII) (1848-1863) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | 1 Speciedaler (2) |
| Currency | Rigsbankdaler (1813-1854) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.8930 g |
| Diameter | 37.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Laureate head of King Christian VIII facing right. Value below. Two lines of test at both sides, along the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRISTIAN VIII | KONGE AF DANMARK
* 1 SPECIES *
Død den | 20 Januar 1848
Translation:
Christian VIII King of Denmark
Death of January 20th, 1848
Engraver: Federick Christopher Khorn
Interesting fact
The 1 Speciedaler coin commemorating Frederik VII's death and accession in 1848 was the first Danish coin to feature a portrait of the king. This was a departure from the traditional design of Danish coins, which had previously featured the coat of arms of Denmark. The portrait of Frederik VII was designed by the Danish artist and engraver, Carl F. Stanley, and it was meant to symbolize the king's role as the symbol of the state and the unity of the Danish people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 ♔ | 47000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Speciedaler - Frederik VII (Death and Accession) 1848 coin.
