Denmark 1833-IC FF speciedaler Dav-73
This specimen was lot 74293 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $432. The catalog description[1] noted, "DENMARK. Speciedaler, 1833-IC//FF. Copenhagen Mint. Frederik VI. NGC AU-58. Glossy luster is still noted in the protected areas of this coin. The surfaces are toned a uniform, pleasing light argent and the barest hints of circulation are noted. Attractive." This specimen is a product of the Altona mint. Danish currency endured several "reforms" in the nineteenth century. Until 1813, 1 ducat = 2 speciedaler = 12 mark = 192 skilling Danske. After the reform of 1813, 1 frederiks d'or = 5 speciedaler = 10 rigsbankdaler = 960 rigsbankskilling. In 1854, the speciedaler was dropped but the remaining denominations were unchanged. In 1874, all the old denominations were terminated in favor of one krone = 100 øre, which system is still in use, tho the krone is no longer silver. King Frederik VI ruled 1808-39. Johann Friedrich Freund was mintmaster at Altona, 1819-1856, not Copenhagen.
Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.
Specification: 28.89 g, 0.875 fine silver, .812 troy oz ASW, lettered edge.
Catalog reference: Dav-73; KM-695.1.
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- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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