1 Krone - Frederik IX 1957 front 1 Krone - Frederik IX 1957 back
1 Krone - Frederik IX 1957 photo
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1 Krone - Frederik IX

1957 year
Aluminium bronze (Cu 75%, Ni 25%) 7.5 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Greenland (Denmark)
King
Frederick IX (Frederik IX) (1947-1972)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1957
Value
1 Krone (1&nbspDKK)
Currency
Krone (1873-date)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (Cu 75%, Ni 25%)
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 July 1967
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6963
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Value surrounded by dwarf fireweed (Chamaenerion latifolium), Greenlandic national flower

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
KRONE

Engravers: Harald Salomon, Alfred Frederik Christiansen

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Krone coin from Greenland (Denmark) made of Aluminium bronze (Cu 75%, Ni 25%) weighing 7.5 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of King Frederik IX, who was the King of Denmark from 1944 until his death in 1972. This coin was minted in 1957, which was during his reign, and it features his image on one side and the Greenlandic coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the connection between Greenland and Denmark.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1957 C♥S 100209 - - - - - -

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