Norway 1777-HIAB specie daler Dav-1308

Heritage sale 3010, lot 21638

photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 21638 in Heritage sale 3010 (Boston, August 2010), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Christian VII Speciedaler 1777-HIAB, XF45 NGC. Attractively toned and with a striking appearance." This type is recorded for 1776-85 and is the first specie daler that is affordable.

Recorded mintage: 127,000.

Specification: 28.89 g, 0.875 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-1308; Sieg-17; ABH-3; KM-253.

Source:

• Aamlid, J. O., B. Ahlström, K Jonsson and G. Thesen, Norges Mynter fra 995-1992, Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1991.
• Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
• 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.
• ^[1]Tucker, Warren, Scott Cordry and John Kraljevich, Heritage Sale 3010: World Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2010.

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