1 Speciedaler - Christian VIII Type 2

Features

Issuer Denmark
King Christian VIII (1839-1848)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1846-1848
Value 1 Speciedaler (2)
Currency Rigsbankdaler (1813-1854)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 28.893 g
Diameter 38.3 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
22191
References KM# 741,
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.
Dav EC IV# 74
John Stewart Davenport; 1947. European Crowns Since 1800. Foster & Stewart, Buffalo, New York, United States.

Obverse

Head of King Christian VIII facing right. Small crown as mintmark below head and engraver's initials on neck-cut.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRISTIANVS VIII | D:G:DANIÆ V:G:REX
H. C.

Translation: Christian VIII by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, of the Wends and the Goths

Engraver: Harald Conradsen

Reverse

Crowned 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 and also divides value in letters above all. Engraver name on bar below supporters feet with date below dividing mintmark at sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 SPE | CIES
V. 18 | 46. S.

Engraver: Harald Conradsen

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Mark

VS Georg Wilhelm Svendsen, Mint Master, Copenhagen (1831-1861)

Comments

Two main differences allow to distinguish Km# 741 from Km# 720:
- Obverse legend is CHRISTIANUS in km# 720 and CHRISTIANVS in km# 741
- In km# 720 the engraver's name is on the bar below the shield on reverse, while in Km# 741 the initials are engraved on neck-cut in obverse portrait (even if often are poorly visible or even unreadable)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1846 ♔ VS Photo 67%
1847 ♔ VS 44%
1848 ♔ VS Photo 33%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian VIII (Type 2)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian VIII (Type 2)
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231917
Lot 64207
Internet Archive
25 Apr 2019 1846 ♔ VS AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian VIII (Type 2)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian VIII (Type 2)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231939
Lot 64294
Internet Archive
26 Sep 2019 1846 ♔ VS XF
(NGC XF40)
USD 186.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian VIII (Type 2)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Speciedaler - Christian VIII (Type 2)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232042
Lot 63287
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2020 1848 ♔ VS USD 144.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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