The Crown Collection - World Gold
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
DENMARK 1873 TO DATE |
| Item Description: |
20K 1873 HC CS |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 65 |
| Owner: |
Silvereagle82 |
Owner Comments:
1873 20 Kronor - Design: OBVERSE: King Christian IX ~ REVERSE: Seated female figure "Dania". Dania represents the spirit of the nation. Her shield carries the Danish arms, three crowned blue lions on a golden ground w/ scattered red hearts. At her feet is a dolphin which is an ancient omen of good luck and fair weather. The HC on the truncation of the head are the initials of the engraver, Harald Conradsen. The CS right of the date is the intials of the mintmaster, Christian Svendsen.
Mint: Copenhagen
Mintage: 1,153,000
References: KM# 791.1 / Fr.295
Specifications: mm / 8.9606 g. @ .9000 Gold = .2592 oz AGW
Acquired: March 2005
Notes:
- This coin is commonly referred to as the "Mermaid" coin.
- Minted for seven years