Denmark 1849-VS speciedaler Dav-76

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Heritage sale 3024, lot 23726
photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 23726 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $1,292.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Frederik VII Speciedaler 1849 FK-VS, MS64 NGC, nicely toned with sharp details and full mint brilliance. Very scarce in this superior quality." In 1874, Danish coinage underwent a decimal reform and Denmark joined the Scandinavian Monetary Union. The last crown sized coin was issued in 1872. This type was struck at Copenhagen (KM 744.1) and Altona (KM 744.2) 1849-54.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 28.89 g, 0.875 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 744.1, Dav-76.

Source:

  • 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.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 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.

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