Medal - Accession of Margrethe II
Features
| Location |
Denmark
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Margrethe II (1972-2024)
|
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1972 |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Ag 80%, Cu 20%) |
| Weight | 20.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 578507 |
| References | X# 12 Krause Publications (publisher). Unusual World Coins. Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States (5 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
Death of Frederik IX and accession of Margrethe II
Obverse
Bust of Queen Margrethe II facing right surrounded by two lines of inscription. Mintmark and initials at the bottom, solid ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· MARGRETHE II DANMARKS DRONNING 1972 ·
· GUDS HJÆLP · FOLKETS KÆRLIGHED · DANMARKS STYRKE ·
S ♥ B
Translation:
Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark.
Gods help, the people's love, Denmark's strength.
Engraver: Frode Bahnsen
Reverse
Bust of King Frederik IX facing right surrounded by two lines of inscription. Oak leaves, solid ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· FREDERIK IX KONGE AF DANMARK ·
20. APRIL 1947 14. JANUAR 1972
10 KRONER
Translation: Frederik IX, King of Denmark.
Engraver: Frode Bahnsen
Mint
 |
Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige Mønt), Copenhagen, Denmark (1739-date) |
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1972 | 
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100 | $ 590 | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Bullion value: USD 38.43
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Actual silver weight: 0.527 oz
Current silver price: 72.88 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions 2025 November 9 Spotlight: Scandinavia World Coins Showcase Auction 61567 Lot 25062 
|
9 Nov 2025 | UNC |
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
|
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
  |
Stacks Bowers January 2021 Auction Lot 23421
|
15 Jan 2021 |
UNC (NGC PROOF-66 Ultra Cameo) |
USD 528.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Stacks Bowers | |||||
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