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  • 10 Øre 1960-1972, KM# 849, Denmark, Frederick IX
  • 10 Øre 1960-1972, KM# 849, Denmark, Frederick IX
Obverse

Crowned monogram of Frederick IX of Denmark (1899-1972) divides date, mint mark and initials below.

Mintmaster's initial: C (Alfred Frederik Christiansen, 1956-1971) or S (Vagn Sorensen, 1971-1978).

The heart (♥) is the Royal Danish Mint mark (h, Copenhagen). The use of the heart is a century-old tradition, originally indicating the mint master, later the place of minting. Today, the mint mark serves no practical purpose since Danish coins are minted in only one place.

Moneyer's initial: S (Harald Salomon, 1930-1968).

The sovereign's crown is the most important Royal and State symbol and represents national sovereignty. Since 1671 the crown of Christian V, which is kept at Rosenborg Palace, has been the Royal Danish crown. The crown of King Christian V of Denmark was the crown used at the coronation of all of Denmark's absolutist kings. While the reign of such monarchs ended in 1840, the crown is still used during a Danish king's castrum doloris, the last time in 1972. Used by the kings from Christian V to Christian VIII. Made by Paul Kurtz in Copenhagen, 1670–1671. Gold with enamel and table-cut stones. Total weight 2080 g. Also 2 garnets and 2 sapphires, of which the largest dates back to Frederick I of Denmark.

19 71
FR
IX
C ♥ S

Reverse

Denomination, country name above oak branches.

DANMARK
10
ØRE

Edge

10 Øre

KM# 849 Schön# 68
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 3 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.52 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# 849.1, KM# 849.2
Mint
Royal Danish Mint

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