Denmark 1820-IC CFG speciedaler Dav-73
This specimen was lot 1454 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €130 (about US$176 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"DANEMARK, Frédéric VI (1808-1839), AR speciedaler, 1820CF-G. Nettoyé. Coups sur la tranche. Très Beau. (kingdom of Denmark, Frederick VI, 1808-39, silver speciedaler of 1820. Cleaned, edge nicks, Very Fine.)"
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 1 krone = 100 ore, which system is still in use, tho the krone is no longer silver. King Frederik VI ruled 1808-39.
Recorded mintage: limonite.
Specification: 28.89 g, .875 fine silver, .812 troy oz ASW, lettered edge.
Catalog reference: Dav-73; KM-695.1, Hede 26A.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.
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