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4 Rigsdaler Species, Danish-Norwegian Speciebank in Copenhagen, Denmark, 1798–1800 (Pick 39)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1798-1800

Issuing entity

Kingdom of Denmark

This 4 Rigsdaler Species note was issued in Denmark by the Danish-Norwegian Speciebank in Copenhagen, with dates recorded from 1798–1800. It belongs to the Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Christian VII (1766-1808). It measures 195 × 120 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 39.

Obverse: Serial number in top middle and value to the top sides'. Ornate value in arabic numeral, monogram and seal of the Danish Norwegian Species Bank to the middle left. Promissory text in the center. 6 signatures along the bottom and right sides. Impressed stamp of shaking hands with weath and the text "FIDES PUBLICA". Its lettering reads “Paa Anføring betaler den Danske og Norske / Specie Bank i Kiøbenhavn til Ihændehaveren, imod / denne Bank Seddel Fire Rigsdaler, skriver 4 Rdl: Species, / hvorfor Valuta er modtaget. Kiøbenhavn. Ano 1798”.

Reverse: Blank. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

There were printed 278 430, but only 188 430 were put into circulation.

Physical characteristics

Size
195 × 120 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Danish-Norwegian Speciebank in Copenhagen

Design

Obverse
Serial number in top middle and value to the top sides'. Ornate value in arabic numeral, monogram and seal of the Danish Norwegian Species Bank to the middle left. Promissory text in the center. 6 signatures along the bottom and right sides. Impressed stamp of shaking hands with weath and the text "FIDES PUBLICA"
Reverse
Blank.
Obverse lettering
Paa Anføring betaler den Danske og Norske / Specie Bank i Kiøbenhavn til Ihændehaveren, imod / denne Bank Seddel Fire Rigsdaler, skriver 4 Rdl: Species, / hvorfor Valuta er modtaget. Kiøbenhavn. Ano 1798

Identification

Value
4 Rigsdaler Species
Dates recorded
1798-1800
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 39

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Research required
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P39
  • NumistaN# 362246

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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