Reisedaler
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reisedaler is a noun meaning (historical) A coin of Denmark first minted in 1749.
Meaning
(historical) A coin of Denmark first minted in 1749.
Example Sentences
Denmark's currency during the eighteenth century is somewhat involved. The speciedalers and reisedalers were the equivalent of 6 marks; the krone of 4 marks.
There were many other German and Scandinavian versions of the rix-dollar, rijksdaalder, reisedaler, or reichstaler rendering the definition of this coin very imprecise.
Reisedaler. The name given to a silver coin issued by Frederick V of Denmark in 1749, and specially struck for Norway. It had a value of six Marks and appears to have been made of native silver.
Word Forms
- reisedalers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include speciedaler, rigsdaler, rijksdaaler, denary, rijksdaalder, leeuwendaalder.
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