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The German States do not hold a monopoly on coins depicting the Wildman. This is a relatively common crown-sized coin depicting 2 wildmen on the reverse.
Obverse: Head of King Christian VIII facing right. Small crown as mintmark below head and engraver's initials on neck-cut.
Obverse Legend: CHRISTIANVS VIII | D:G:DANIÆ V:G:REX / H. C.
Translation: Christian VIII by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, of the Wends and the Goths
Engraver: Harald Conradsen
Reverse: Crowned grater shield with Arms of Denmark and its territories (adorned with the collar of the Order of the Elephant) held by wildmen armed with clubs at sides. A wide crowned mantle is behind shield and supporters and also divides value above. Date below shield with mintmark at sides.
Reverse Legend: 1 SPECIES / V. 1846. S.
Engraver: Harald Conradsen
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.8750
Weight: 28.82g
Diameter: 38mm
Collezione : Wildman Coins of the German States