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What decoration is found on the Danish rigsdaler minted under Christian III?

  • His Portrait

  • National Emblem

  • A Viking Ship

  • His Coat of Arms

Answer

His coat of arms is the decoration found on the Danish rigsdaler minted under Christian III, featuring a crowned shield composed of three lions and nine hearts, symbolizing the union between Denmark and the three Scandinavian provinces: Scania, Blekinge, and Halland.
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