What is depicted on the obverse side of the coin?
Denmark 10 Kroner Christian IX (Mermaid)
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The obverse side of the 10 kroner coin features a right-facing portrait of Christian IX, with the inscription “CHRISTIAN IX KONGE AF DANMARK 1877.” This historical depiction connects collectors to Denmark's royal lineage and its history.
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Denmark 10 Kroner Christian IX (Mermaid)
The Case: The Small Gold of a Successful Union The Danish 10 Kroner is the fractional workhorse of the Scandinavian Monetary Union — the treaty of 1873–75 that placed Denmark, Sweden, and Norway on a single gold krone standard and let their coins circulate interchangeably across three kingdoms for f...
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