Marks on Coins of Denmark

Coins of
Denmark

Danish: Kongeriget Danmark

100 øre (single: øre) = 1 Danish krone (plural: kroner) [DKK]
Symbol: kr. (krone)

Languages on coins: Danish
Alphabets on coins: Latin
Numerals on coins: Western Arabic
Calendars on coins: Gregorian

Mint Marks

mark your coin kongelige mont heart denmark

Den Kongelige Mønt, Copenhagen (DNK): Small crown or small heart

Norway norge norske myntverket kongsberg crossed hammers mint mark coin

Det Norske Myntverket, Kongsberg (NOR), Crossed hammers

Mint Official Marks

Hans Jacob Arnold Branth, 1797-1810: "HIAB"

Georg Wilhelm Svendsen, 1835-1861: "V.S."

mark your coin niels peter nielsen kongelige moent denmark copenhagen N

Niels Peter Nielsen, 1927-1955: "N"

mark your coin alfred frederik christiansen denmark kongelige moent copenhagen c

Alfred Frederik Christiansen, 1956-1971: "C"

mark your coin denmark kongelige moent vagn sorensen

Vagn Sorensen, 1971-1978: "S"

mark your coin bjarno kongelige moent denmark copenhagen

Peter M. Bjarno, 1978-1981: "B"

mark your coin denmark norregaard rasmussen mint official

N. Norregaard Rasmussen, 1982-1989: "R"

mark your coin mint laust grove denmark kongelige mont

Laust Grove, 1989-2001: "LG"

Moneyer Marks

Frederik Christopher Krohn, 1841-1863: "F:K."

Knud Gunnar Jensen, 1901-1933: "GJ"

Note: mark appears on coins as of 1907 and until 1940

mark your coin moneyer harald salomon kongelige mint copenhagen denmark S

Harald Salomon, 1933-1968: "S"

Note: mark appears on coins as of 1941 and until 1972

mark your coin denmark moneyer frode bahnsen b kongelige moent

Frode Bahnsen, 1968-1983: "B"

Note: mark appears on coins until 1988

mark your coin jan petersen mint moneyer kongelige mont denmark

Jan Petersen, 1989-present: "JP"

Designer Marks

Johan Alkjaer, 1986-present: stylized "A"

National identification and other marks

Coat of arms

The royal coat of arms of Denmark (1948-1972) consists of an escutcheon decorated with two overlapping escutcheons, each divided in several sections. The central inescutcheon is divided in two sections. The right section is decorated with horizontal stripes (Oldenburg) and the left section with a cross (Delmenhorst). The larger inescutcheon is divided in four sections. The first section shows a nettle leaf with three nails superimposed by a shield from the counts of Schauenberg, symbolizing Holstein. The second section shows a swan with a crown around its neck (Stormarn). The third section depicts a horse's head (Lauenburg). The fourth section shows a mounted horse (Dithmarschen). The largest escutcheon is divided in four sections by a cross. The first section shows 3 crowned lions surrounded by 9 hearts. The second section shows 2 lions (Schleswig). The third section is divided in an upper and lower part. The upper part shows a lion with 9 hearts (King of the Goths), the lower part shows a crowned dragon (King of the Wends). The final quarter is divided in three parts. The upper part shows 3 crowns (Kalmar union), the lower parts a ram (Faroer Islands) and a polar bear (Greenland).

Drawing of the coat of arms of Denmark (148-1972) as it appears on coins

Photograph of the coat of arms of Denmark (148-1972) as it appears on coins

The middle coat of arms of Denmark (as of 1972) consists of a crowned escutcheon divided in 4 segments and with an inescutcheon. The first and third segments are decorated with 3 crowned striding lions surrounded by nine hearts (representing Denmark). The second segment shows 2 striding lions (Schleswig) and the fourth quarter shows a lamb (Faroe Islands), a polar bear (Greenland) and three crowns (Kalmar Union). The inescutcheon is decorated with two bars and represents the House of Oldenburg.

Photograph of the middle coat of arms of Denmark (as of 1972) as it appears on coins

The lesser coat of arms of Denmark (as of 1972) consists of an escutcheon decorated with three striding crowned lions surrounded by nine hearts. The escutcheon is crowned with the crown of King Christian V.

Photograph of the lesser coat of arms of Denmark (as of 1972) as it appears on coins

Drawing of the lesser coat of arms of Denmark (as of 1972) as it appears on coins

Monograms

Monogram of Christian VII: Crowned "C" with "7"

King Christian VII was the king of Denmark and Norway (1766-1808). He was the son of Frederik V. His monogram consists of the first letter of his first name, the letter "C" of Christian. Superimposed the Arabic number "7", as he is the seventh king of Denmark bearing the first name Christian. He was succeeded by his son Frederik VI.

Monogram of Christian X: Crowned "CXR"

King Christian was the king of Denmark (1912-1947) and of Iceland (1918-1944). He was the son of Frederik VIII. His monogram consists of the first letter of his first name, the letter "C" of Christian. After that the Roman number "X" symbolizes him being the tenth king bearing the first name Christian. The "CX" is followed by the letter 'R' which might stand for 'Rytterkongen' which is Danish for 'Rider King'. He was succeeded by his son Frederik IX.

Monogram of Frederick IX: Crowned "FR" with "IX"

King Frederick IX is the previous king of Denmark (1947-1972). He is the oldest son of Christian X. His monogram consists of the first letters of his first name, the letters "F" and "R" of Frederick. In between the legs of the "R" are the Roman numerals "IX" which symbolize the number '9' as he is the ninth king of Denmark bearing the first name Frederik. He was succeeded by his daughter Margrethe II.

Monogram of Margrethe II: Crowned "M" entangled with "2" and "R"

Queen Margrethe II is the current queen of Denmark (1972-present). She is the oldest daughter of Frederik IX. Her monogram consists of the first letter of her first name, the letter "M" of Margrethe. The legs of the "M" are entangled with the Arabic numeral two (2) and the capital letter "R". The two symbolizes her being the second regent of Denmark with Margrethe as first name. The "R" is a letter from her name, probably used for symmetry.