Denmark 1903-VBP 10 ore
This specimen was lot 392 in Stack's Coin Galleries sale (New York, October 2010), where it sold for $143.75. The catalog description[1] noted,
"DENMARK. Christian IX, 1863-1906. 10 øre, 1903. Obv. Bare head r. Rev. Wheat and dolphin flank '10.' Subtle frosting accents the needle-sharp impression of the dies. Proofs are known of the decimal coinage of this historic reign but they only dreamt of by most numismatists thanks to their remarkable rarity. Gem Brilliant Proof."
This type was struck 1894-1905 and the business strikes are common. This coin was struck to the same standard as the Swedish 10 öre.
Recorded mintage: 3,007,000.
Specification: 1.45 g, 0.400 fine silver, .018 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM 795.2, Sieg 9.1, Hede 16A.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
- [1]Kraljevich, John, Frank Van Valen and Christine Karstedt, Coin Galleries Mail and Internet Bid Sale, New York: Stack's, 2010.
Link to:
- 1899 10 øre
- 1903 2 kroner
- 1907 10 øre
- Sweden 1917 10 öre
- Coins and currency dated 1903
- return to coins of Denmark