Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner

1⁄24 Speciesthaler – Schleswig and Holstein

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1809–1812

Country: Germany

Issuer: Schleswig and Holstein

Period:

Danish duchies

Ruler: Frederick IX

Currency:

Speciesthaler

(1787—1864)

Subdivision: 1⁄24 Speciesthaler = 2½ Schillings Courant

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,488,000

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 2.81 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Billon (37.5% Silver)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #150

Numista: #61491

Obverse

Description:

King's monogram divides value as Speciesthaler fractions.

Inscription:

1/24 SP.

FR

VI

Translation:

One twenty-fourth of a sou.

French Republic

Year 6

Script: Latin

Languages: French, Latin

Reverse

Description:

6-line inscription: value and date.

Inscription:

2 1/2

SCHILLING

SCHLESW.HOLST

COURANT

1809.

M.F.

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Altona, Schleswig-Holstein	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1809	—	960,000
1812	—	528,000

Navigation: Standard circulation coins from Schleswig and Holstein

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1787-1788

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