1863, Denmark, Frederick VII/Christian IX. Silver 2 Rigsdaler Coin
Mint Year: 1863 Mint Place: Copenhagen (privy mark: crown) References: Davenport 78, KM-770 ($600 in XF!). Denominatino: 2 Rigsdaler - Commemorating the death of Frederik VII & Accession of Power of Christian IX on 15th of November 1863. Weight: 28.89gm Diameter: 38mm Material: Silver
Obverse: Wreathed head of Frederick VII right. Engraver´s initials (FK) below bust´s truncation. Outer Legend: FREDERIK VII – KONGE AF DENMARK * 2 RIGSDALER * Inner Legend: DOD DEN 15 NOVEMBER 1863
Reverse: Wreathed head of Christian IX of Denmark right. Date (1863), flanked by privy mark and mint official´s signature (RH) below. Inner Legend: MED GUD – FOR AERE OG RET Outer Legend: CHRISTIAN VIII – KONGE AF DANMARK
Frederick VII (Frederik Carl Christian) (6 October 1808 – 15 November 1863) was King of Denmark. He reigned from 1848 until his death. He was the last Danish monarch of the older Royal branch of the House of Oldenburg, and also the last king of Denmark to rule as an absolute monarch. During his rule, he signed a constitution that gave Denmark a parliament and made the country a constitutional monarchy.
Frederick VII managed to make himself one of the most beloved of the Danish Kings of recent times. This was probably due to his giving up absolutism but also to his personality. In spite of many weaknesses confirmed by his contemporaries — drinking, eccentric behavior, etc. — he also possessed something of a gift as an actor. He could be both folksy and genuinely hearty, being able to appear as a ”simple, yet dignified monarch”. During his many travels throughout Denmark he cultivated his contacts with the common man.