2 Rigsdaler - Christian IX (Death and Accession) 1863 front 2 Rigsdaler - Christian IX (Death and Accession) 1863 back
2 Rigsdaler - Christian IX (Death and Accession) 1863 photo
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2 Rigsdaler - Christian IX Death and Accession

1863 year
Silver (.875) 28.893 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian IX (1863-1906)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1863
Value
12 Rigsdaler courant = 2 Rigsdaler
Currency
Rigsdaler rigsmont (1854-1873)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
28.893 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#23580
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Laureate head of King Frederik VII facing right. Value below. Two lines of test at both sides, along the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FREDERIK VII
DØD DEN 15 NOVEMBER 1863
F.K
* 2 RIGSDALER *

Translation:
Frederik VII
Dead on 15th November 1863

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Rigsdaler - Christian IX (Death and Accession) 1863 coin from Denmark is that it was minted to commemorate the death of King Christian VIII and the accession of his son, King Christian IX. The coin features an image of King Christian IX on one side and a portrait of King Christian VIII on the other, symbolizing the passing of power from one generation to the next.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1863 ♔ 101000 - - - - - -

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