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  • 5 Kroner 1960, KM# 852, Denmark, Frederick IX, 25th Wedding Anniversary of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid
  • 5 Kroner 1960, KM# 852, Denmark, Frederick IX, 25th Wedding Anniversary of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid
Description

Frederick IX (1899–1972) was King of Denmark from 1947 to 1972. Born into the House of Glücksburg, Frederick was the eldest son of King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine of Denmark. During Nazi Germany's occupation of Denmark, Frederick acted as regent on behalf of his father from 1942 until 1943. Frederick became king on his father's death in early 1947. During Frederick IX's reign, Danish society shook off the restrictions of an agrarian society, developed a welfare state and, as a consequence of the booming economy of the 1960s, women entered the labour market. Denmark modernized, bringing new demands on the monarchy and Frederick's role as a constitutional monarch.

Ingrid of Sweden (1910–2000) was Queen of Denmark from 1947 until 1972 as the wife of King Frederick IX. Born into the House of Bernadotte, she was the daughter of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and his first wife Princess Margaret of Connaught. In 1935 she married Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark and they had three daughters, Margrethe, the present Queen of Denmark, Benedikte, now a Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, and Anne-Marie, the former Greek Queen. As queen, Ingrid reformed the traditions of Danish court life, abolished many old-fashioned customs at court and created a more relaxed atmosphere at official receptions.

Obverse

Conjoined heads of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid right, titles around.

KONG FREDERIK IX DRONNING INGRID AF DANMARK

Reverse

Crowned double Frederick IX and Ingrid (FI) monogram, silver anniversary dates above, 2 barley stalks, value, mint mark and initials C-S below.

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.

Mintmaster's initial: C (Alfred Frederik Christiansen, 1956-1971).

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).

1935 24 MAI 1960
FI
C♥S
5 KRONER

Edge

5 Kroner

25th Wedding Anniversary of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid

KM# 852
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.800
Weight 17 g
Diameter 33 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Danish Mint

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