Denmark 1844-FF speciedaler Dav-74
This specimen was lot 1065 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $1,020. The catalog description[1] noted, "DENMARK. Speciedaler, 1844-FF. Altona Mint. Christian VIII. PCGS MS-62. Attractive and cartwheeling luster is coated in multicolored iridescent tone that provides a decidedly high end and unique appearance. Worthy of a premium bid, this beautiful Speciedaler offers the chance at a harder to find world crown in near-choice condition." 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 Christian VIII ruled 1839-48. For 1844, this type was struck at Altona with none made at Copenhagen.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.89 g, 0.875 fine silver, .812 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: Dav-74; KM-720.2.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 NYINC Sale: World and Ancient Coins, featuring the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection and the Pat Johnson Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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