1 Piastre - Christian VII Danish Asiatic Co. Trade Coinage

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1774
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Piastre
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.902)
Weight26.98 g
Dimensions41.35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#638, Dav AAO#411A
Obverse descriptionCrowned three-parted shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Legend around rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS • VII • D • G • DAN • NOR • VAN • GOT • REX •
(Translation: (Christianus VII Dei Gratia Daniæ, Norvegiæ, Vandalorum, Gothorum Rex) Christian VII Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned globe-shaped arms of Denamrk and Norway between crowned pillars in imitation of the widespread Spanish pillars 8 reales. Below pillars and arms is a mound with three banners in representation of the Danish Islands: Greenland, Island and Far Oer. King`s motto as legend along rim. Date on lower position, below the mound
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA • EX • AMORE • PATRIÆ PLUS ULTRA ISLAN GRÖNLAN FERÖ 1774
Edge
Mint
Mintage1774  - date on coin: 1771 -
Catalog ID3465067350
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