Denmark 1798-HIAB speciedaler Dav-1313
This specimen was lot 23723 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $2,937.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Christian VII Rigsdaler Species 1798 HIAB-B, MS64 NGC, a superb example with boldly struck features and aged cabinet patina. Highly attractive, one of the nicer Danish Speciesdalers we have seen." This type was issued 1798-99 with similar speciedalers noted for 1795-97. It was also struck at Altona. It is scarce but not as rare as the "albertusdaler". 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: 28.89 g, 0.875 fine silver, .812 troy oz ASW, 40 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 651.3, Dav-1313.
- 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 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
- 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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