2 Kroner - Frederik VIII (Death of Christian IX) 1906 front 2 Kroner - Frederik VIII (Death of Christian IX) 1906 back
2 Kroner - Frederik VIII (Death of Christian IX) 1906 photo

2 Kroner - Frederik VIII Death of Christian IX

1906 year
Silver (.800) 15 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick VIII (Frederik VIII) (1906-1912)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1906
Value
2 Kroner 2 DKK = USD 0.30
Currency
Krone (1873-date)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#14540
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Bust left with titles, date of death, value, initials GJ

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of King Christian IX of Denmark, who passed away on January 29, 1906. The coin features an image of his son, King Frederik VIII, on the obverse, and a portrait of Christian IX on the reverse. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 15,000 minted, making it a unique piece of Danish history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1906 VBP;GJ 151000 - - - - - -

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