Denmark 1 Christian d'Or - Christian IX, 1869

1 Christian d'Or - Christian IX from Denmark. Issued in 1869. Struck in Gold (.896). Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 6.64 g.

Obverse

Portrait of Christian IX facing right. Initials of the engraver of neck-cut. (Christian IX, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, of the Wends and the Goths)

Reverse

Crowned grater shield with Arms of Denmark and its territories (adorned with the collar of the Order of the Elephant only below shield) held by wildmen armed with clubs at sides. A wide crowned mantle is behind shield and supporters. Value above while date is below shield with mintmark at sides.