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  • 1 Krone 1942-1947, KM# 835, Denmark, Christian X
  • 1 Krone 1942-1947, KM# 835, Denmark, Christian X
Description

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.

Obverse

Head of Christian X right.

Mintmaster's initial: N (Niels Peter Nielsen, 1927-1955).

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).

CHRISTIAN X KONGE AF DANMARK
N♥S

Reverse

Value divided by a stalk of wheat and oats crossed, date below.

1
1946
KRONE

Edge

1 Krone

KM# 835
Characteristics
Material Aluminium Bronze
Weight 6.5 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Danish Mint

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