2022-12-15 Thu

The area known as Denmark has a rich prehistory, having been populated by several prehistoric cultures and people for about 12,000 years; since the end of the last ice age. Denmark's history has been particularly influenced by its geographical location between the North and Baltic seas, a strategically and economically important placement between Sweden and Germany, at the centre of mutual struggles for control of the Baltic Sea.

Demark 1 Speciedaler Issued in 1840. The Series is 1839~1848 - 47th King Christian VIII. The obverse side of this coin depicts the bust of the king facing to right and the reverse side of this coin legend Christianus VIII; D: G: Daniæ V: G: Rex. The reverse side of the coin depicts crowned and mantled arms with supporters. H: Conradsen (engraver's name) on the bar. Mint master initials (VS) left, right of date (1843-1846). Themes are Kings and Seals (Emblems.) The last issue date is 1847. Distribution is Standard Circulation. The composition is Silver. Edge is Reeded and grained. The orientation of Shapes is Circular. Rim is Raised, Not decorated and on both sides. Weight is 28.893 grams. The diameter is 37 mm. The face value is 1 Danish speciedaler. Composition Details are Silver 875/1000.

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