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Christian III's coat of arms featured on the reverse of which currency?

  • Rigsdaler

  • Krone

  • Thaler

  • Euro

Answer

Rigsdaler, the currency of Denmark and Norway from the 16th to 19th centuries, prominently displayed the coat of arms of Christian III on its reverse side. The coat of arms featured three crowned lions, representing Denmark, Norway, and the Wends, along with a central shield bearing the Oldenburger dynastic arms. This design symbolized Christian III's authority and the unification of his realms under a single monarch.
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