Denmark 1796 speciedaler Dav-1310
This specimen was lot 20493 in Heritage sale 3021 (New York, January 2013), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Christian VII Albertsdaler 1796, MS63 NGC, a choice and fully original example of this rare type featuring the Wildman obverse similar to issues of Brunswick. Also called a Speciesdaler. A most appealing coin with subtle gray toning and full underlying mint luster." This is a scarce reissue of a type originally issued 1781-86. Christian VII was insane for most of his reign and the government was in the hands of regents, including his stepmother and later his son. The court was the scene of violent power struggles over who would have access to the incapable king.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.06 g, 0.868 fine silver, .783 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM640.2, Dav-1310, Hede-22B.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3021, featuring the Cecil Webster, Richard P. Ariagno and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.* Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
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