RARE Antique Norwegian 1778 Coin & Maker Gullsmed Tinn Pewter Drinking Tankard

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RARE Antique Norwegian 1778 Coin & Maker Gullsmed Tinn Pewter Drinking Tankard:
$499.00

RARE!

Coin-

Norway 1 Specie Daler 1776 to 1785

These grand old Scandinavian coins from Norway come in two denominations: 1/2 Specie Daler and 1 Specie Daler. The patterns are the same, except the 1/2 Specie Daler shows a \'1/2 SP\' on the side with the monogram. Both of these series are valuable due to low mintages and low survival rates.

Features

Country Norway

Years 1776-1785

Value 1 Speciedaler (1)

Metal Silver (.875)%

Weight 28.89 g

Shape Round

Demonetized yes

Obverse

Monogram of Christian VII: Two mirrored, stylicized Cs, crowned and flanked by two mirrored, stylicized 7s

Lettering: D · G · DAN · NORV · VAND · GOTH · REX ·

Translation: By the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Vandals, and the Goths

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Denmark, Norway and Holstein and laurettes on either side of it. Surrounded by inscription

Lettering:

GLORIA · EX · AMORE · PATRIÆ ·

17 H · I A · B · 77 ·

Translation: Glory through love of the Fatherland

The Krause catalogs list these with the following values:

1 SPECIE DALER (42 mm diameter)

worn: $40 US dollars catalog value

average circulated: $130

well preserved: $280

Tankard-

Stunning vintage pewter tankard. Tankards are old style beer mugs with fixed lids. This one is a very characteristic type of Scandinavian tankard which typically have feet made of a claw holding a ball.

The tankard is in good vintage condition except for some scratches on the surface (see pictures)

Weight. 720g

Tall 15,2cm

Diameter 10,5cm

Metal Pewter, Tinn

Old pewter may have some stains which can be wiped clean with some vinegar and baking soda. I do not wipe clean the metals because some people prefer to buy them looking exactly the way their previous owner left. All I do is wash the dust away.