Replica - 1 Piastre 1777 Silver

Commemorative issue

Numismatic Conference in Kongsberg 1977

Obverse

Crowned globe-shaped coat of arms of Denmark 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. Surrounded by inscription, beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GLORIA · EX · AMORE · PATRIÆ
PLUS ULTRA
ISLAN GRÖNLAN
FERÖ
1777

Translation:
The love of the fatherland is my reward.
Iceland, Greenland, Faroe.

Engraver: Øivind Hansen

Reverse

Crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left, lettering and date to the sides below. Mountain top at the bottom with crossed hammers mintmark and three other symbols on it. Surrounded by inscription, beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NUMISMATISK LANDSKONFERANSE KONGSBERG ·
O · N · F 1977
Ø. H. SC.

Translation:
Numismatic Country Conference Kongsberg.
Oslo Numismatic Association.

Engraver: Øivind Hansen

Edge

Smooth with numbering.

Mint

Norwegian Mint (Norske Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)

See also

• Cat or feline
• Industry
• Crown
• Coat of Arms

• 1 Piastre - Christian VII (Danish Asiatic Company Trade Coinage)
• 8 Skilling - Frederik IV (Pattern type III)
• Replica - 1 Piastre 1777 (Bronze)

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Numista Rarity index: 100

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Bullion value: USD 63.68

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Actual silver weight: 0.862 oz

Current silver price: 73.84 USD/oz (see silver price )

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