5 Schilling Courant / 1⁄12 Speciesthaler - Christian VII 1787-1801 front 5 Schilling Courant / 1⁄12 Speciesthaler - Christian VII 1787-1801 back
5 Schilling Courant / 1⁄12 Speciesthaler - Christian VII 1787-1801 photo
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5 Schilling Courant / 1⁄12 Speciesthaler - Christian VII

 
Silver (.500) 4.214 g 23.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Danish duchies of Schleswig and Holstein (German States)
Duke
Christian VII (1766-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1787-1801
Value
1⁄12 Speciesthaler = 5 Schillings Courant
Currency
Speciesthaler (1787-1864)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
4.214 g
Diameter
23.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#43459
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
SCHILLING
SCHLESW-HOLST
COURANT
1797

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Denmark. Christian VII, who ruled from 1787-1801, was known for his mental health issues and was often unable to perform his duties as king. This led to a power struggle between different factions within the government, which ultimately resulted in the adoption of a new constitution in 1801 that limited the power of the monarchy. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the 5 Schilling Courant / 1⁄12 Speciesthaler coin being one example of a coin that was minted during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1787 MF - - - - - -

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