Uppsala Universitet, CC0

2 Rigsdaler – Denmark

Context

Years: 1864–1872

Issuer: Denmark

Ruler: Christian IX

Currency:

(1854—1873)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,233,000

Material

Diameter: 38.5 mm

Weight: 28.89 g

Silver weight: 25.28 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 87.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #772

Numista: #83076

Value

Bullion value: $69.41

Obverse

Inscription:

CHRISTIANVS IX | D : G : DANIÆ V : G : REX

H.C.

♔ 1864 RH

Translation:

By the Grace of God Christian IX, King of Denmark, the Wends and the Goths

H.C.

♔ 1864 RH

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Danish

Inscription:

2 RIGSDALER

9 1/4 ST: = 1 M:F:S

Script: Latin

Name	Mark
Royal Danish Mint	♔

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1864	♔;	237,000
1868	♔;	261,000
1871	♔;	586,000
1872	♔;	149,000

💎 Extremely Rare