Denmark 1853-VS speciedaler Dav-76
This specimen was lot 2074 in Goldberg sale 112 (Los Angeles, September 2019), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Denmark. Speciedaler, 1853-FK/VS. Frederick VII. Head right. reverse: Crowned arms within wreath. Abundance of original mint fresh luster. NGC graded AU-58." 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, 1853-54.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.89 g, 0.875 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-76; KM 744.1.
- 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]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 112: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2019.
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