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  • 2 Kroner 1923, KM# 821, Denmark, Christian X, 25th Wedding Anniversary of King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine
  • 2 Kroner 1923, KM# 821, Denmark, Christian X, 25th Wedding Anniversary of King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine
Description

The coin commemorates King Christian X's 25th Wedding Anniversary to Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The wedding took place at in Cannes, France on 26 April 1898.

Christian X (1870–1947) was the King of Denmark from 1912 to 1947 and the only king of Iceland (where the name was officially Kristján X), between 1918 and 1944. In spite of becoming unpopular due to his resistance to democracy, during the German Occupation of Denmark he did become a popular symbol of resistance to German occupation, particularly because of the symbolic value of the fact that he rode every day through the streets of Copenhagen unaccompanied by guards. He also became the subject of a persistent urban legend according to which, during Nazi occupation, he donned the Star of David in solidarity with the Danish Jews. With a reign spanning two world wars, and his role as a rallying symbol for Danish national sentiment during the German Occupation, he has become one of the most popular Danish monarchs of modern times.

Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1879–1952) was Queen of Denmark as the spouse of King Christian X. She was also Queen of Iceland from 1 December 1918 to 17 June 1944. In 1947, she was widowed; she became the first queen dowager of Denmark to opt not to use that title.

Obverse

A profile portrait of Queen Alexandrine partially covered by an armored profile portrait of King Christian X, both facing to the right.

In front-left of Queen Alexandrine inside a circle moneyer's initials: (bottom-right) GJ (Knud Gunnar Jensen, 1901-1933).

•KONG•CHRISTIAN•X•DRONNING•ALEXANDRINE•
GJ

Reverse

Crowned royal arms within anniversary dates, denomination below.

The national coat of arms of Denmark consists of three pale blue lions passant wearing crowns, accompanied by nine red lilypads (normally represented as hearts), all in a golden shield. It is historically the coat of arms of the House of Estridsen, the dynasty which provided the Kings of Denmark between 1047 and 1412. The current design was introduced in 1819, under Frederick VI. Previously, there had been no distinction between the "national" and the "royal" coat of arms. Since 1819, there has been a more complex royal coat of arms of Denmark (kongevåben) separate from the national coat of arms (rigsvåben).

The crown on the shield is a heraldic construction based on the crown of King Christian V. 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. 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.

♥ – mint mark of Royal Danish Mint, Copenhagen.
HCN – mintmaster initials (Hans Christian Nielsen, 1919-1927).

26‧APRIL 1898-1923
1923 2 KRONER HCN ♥

Edge

2 Kroner

25th Wedding Anniversary of King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine

KM# 821
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.800
Weight 15 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Danish Mint

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