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10 Øre - Christian X
| Issuer | Royal Danish Mint |
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| Year | 1914-1919 |
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| Value | 10 Øre (0.10 DKK) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the denomination numeral '10' in large, bold figures occupying the upper field, with the currency unit 'ØRE' inscribed in stylised letters below, the Ø character rendered with characteristic Art Nouveau-influenced lettering. Decorative scrollwork and volute ornaments flank the denomination inscription on either side, while a row of small circular pellets forms an ornamental band at the base. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded border running along the coin's rim, creating a clean and legible composition typical of early twentieth-century Danish coinage. |
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Denmark's entry into billon coinage for the 10 øre reflected wartime metal pressures — silver content was dropped from the previous .800 standard as hoarding and export of higher-purity coins drained reserves across Scandinavia during the First World War. The .400 alloy was a deliberate half-measure, preserving nominal silver content while halving the intrinsic value.
KM#818 was struck across six years, with mintages varying considerably by year. The 1914 and 1919 dates are typically the hardest to source in better preservation.