1 Piastre - Christian VII (Danish Asiatic Co. Trade Coinage) Coin

1 Piastre - Christian VII (Danish Asiatic Co. Trade Coinage)

Country: Denmark
Denomination: 1 Piastre (1)
Year: 1777
Material: Silver (.902)
Weight: 26.982 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 39.6 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: denmark

Description:

Obverse

Crowned ornate shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Legend around rim.

Reverse

Crowned globe-shaped arms of Denamrk and Norway between crowned pillars in imitation of the widespread Spanish pillars 8 reales. Below pillars and arms is a mound with three banners in representation of the Danish Islands: Greenland, Island and Far Oer.

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