1 Christians d'Or - Christian VIII

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1843-1847
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Christians d`Or = 5 Speciedaler (10)
CurrencyRigsbankdaler (1813-1854)
CompositionGold (.896)
Weight6.64 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#730, Fr#290, Schlum#46
Obverse descriptionHead of King Christian VIII facing right. Engraver initials below neck cut
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS VIII | D : G : DANIÆ V : G : REX FK
(Translation: Christian VIII by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, of the Goths and the Wends.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned 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, with value in letters above its tip. Engraver name on bar below supporters feet with date below dividing mintmark at sides.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 CHR: D`OR ♁ 18 | 45. FF.
Edge
Mint
Altona, Schleswig-Holstein,Germany
Mintage1843 ♁ - - 38 000
1844 ♁ - mintage included above -
1845 ♁ - mintage included above -
1847 ♁ - mintage included above -
Catalog ID9409822120
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