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Description
Very scarce commemorative type marking the death of Christian VIII and accession of Frederick VII.
Christian VIII (1786–1848) was the King of Denmark from 1839 to 1848 and, as Christian Frederick, King of Norway in 1814.
Frederick VII (Frederik Carl Christian) (1808–1863) was King of Denmark from 1848 to 1863. He was the last Danish monarch of the older Royal branch of the House of Oldenburg and also the last king of Denmark to rule as an absolute monarch. During his reign, he signed a constitution that established a Danish parliament and made the country a constitutional monarchy. Frederick's motto was The people's love, my strength.
Obverse
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Head of Frederick VII to the right under the neck the moneyers' initials. FREDERIK VII KONGE AF DANMARK. |
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Reverse
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Head of Christian VIII to the right. CHRISTIAN VIII KONGE AF DANMARK |
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1 Speciedaler
Death of Christian VIII and Accession of Frederick VII
KM# 742
Death of Christian VIII and Accession of Frederick VII
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Silver, 28.893 g, ⌀ 38 mm