Denmark 1866-HC 2 christians d'or
This specimen is lot 1823 in Jean Elsen sale 103 (Brussels, December 2009), where it sold for 2,500 euro. The catalog description[1] noted,
"DANEMARK, Christian IX (1863-1906), AV 2 Christian d'or, 1866, Rare. Petites taches au revers. Superbe" (Denmark, Christian IX (1863-1906), gold double christian d'or, 1866. Rare, small scratches on reverse, Extremely Fine).
This coin, struck 1866-70 in small numbers, is the last in a series begun in 1828 during the reign of Frederick VI. Since 1513, the kings of Denmark have alternated between the names Frederick and Christian; when Fredericks VI and VII ruled, this coin was called a frederiks d'or; when Christians VIII and IX ruled, it was called a christians d'or. It was the same size and weight as a Prussian friedrichs d'or (KM 371, KM 398, KM 415, KM 442) and a Saxon gold five thalers (KM 1054, KM 1102, KM 1113, KM 1123, KM 1143). All the Danish issues are rare today. In 1874, Danish coinage underwent a decimal reform and Denmark joined the Scandinavian Monetary Union. The christians d'or was superseded by the twenty kroner.
Recorded mintage: 42,000 (includes 1867-70 issues).
Specification: 13.28 g, 0.896 fine gold, .382 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Hede 1A; Fr-293, KM 773.1.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, Vente Publique 103, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, s.a, 2009.
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