1 Reisedaler - Christian VII Royal visit

Features

Issuer Norway
King Christian VII (1766-1808)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1788
Value 1 Reisedaler = 6 Mark
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1746-1814)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 28.89 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
119248
References KM# 260
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Christian's VII visit to Norway

Obverse

Bust of king Christian VII facing right, surrounded by the inscription. The king has a bow tie on his back and wears the chain of the elefant order around his neck. Beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRISTIAN DEN VII·DANMARKS OG NORGES KONGE

Translation: Christian VII, king of Denmark and Norway.

Reverse

Crowned norwegian lion holding a haldberd and facing left, with a mountain at the background. The inscription is over the lion and the date and value is under it. Beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UROKKELIG SOM DOVRES HØYE FJELDE
STAAER NORGES SØNNERS TROSKAB MOD OG VÆLDE

1 RIGSDALER COUR:
17 M·F: 88·

Mint

Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige Mønt), Copenhagen, Denmark (1739-date)

Comments

Minted in Copenhagen for the royal visit of King Christian VII to Norway. These coins were given to important people as gifts of recognition by the king during his travel around Norway.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Reisedaler - Christian VII (Royal visit)
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 37
Lot 1341
Internet Archive
25 Nov 2023 XF USD 5518.02
(NOK 60 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Reisedaler - Christian VII (Royal visit)
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 36
Lot 538
Internet Archive
25 Nov 2023 VF USD 2942.94
(NOK 32 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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