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Denmark 2 kroner Silver wedding Christian X 1923

Denmark · 1923 · 2 kroner
Commemorative coinRareVF · Very fine
€19.00minimum price in VF
203,357coins minted
N14543 KM821
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Commemorative coin

Silver wedding of Christian X and Alexandrine (1898-1923).

The coin's story

This silver commemorative coin was struck to celebrate the 25 years of marriage of King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine. It is a numismatic testimony of a landmark event in Danish royal history, symbolizing the stability and continuity of the monarchy at a time of great world upheavals.

    Obverse

    KONG CRISTIAN X DRONNING ALEXANDRINE

    The effigies of King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine turned to the right. The names of the sovereigns are inscribed on the roundabout, separated by a crown.

    KCEngraved by Knud V. Christensen

    Reverse

    26 APRIL 1898 - 1923 2 KRONER

    The crowned Danish royal coat of armss are placed in the centre, surrounded by the birthday dates '26 AVRIL 1898 - 1923'. date and face value '1923 2 KRONER' are registered at the bottom.

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    Specifications

    • Denomination2 kroner
    • Year1923
    • Mintage203,357
    • MintMonnaie royale danoise (Copenhague)
    • MaterialSilver 0.800
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter31 mm
    • Thickness2.36 mm
    • Weight15 g
    • EdgeReeded
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    2 kroner 31 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 2.36 mm.

    Composition

    Silver80 % Copper20 %

    Reference catalogues

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

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