Denmark 2 Christians d'Or - Christian IX, 1866 – 1870

2 Christians d'Or from Denmark. Issued from 1866 to 1870. Struck in Gold (.896). Measures 27 mm and weighs 13.28 g.

Obverse

Head of King Christian IX facing right. Engraver initials on neck-cut, while mint mark below (Christian IX, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, of the Goths and the Wends)

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.

Edge

Reeded