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2 Øre - Christian X

Issuer Royal Danish Mint
Year 1918-1919
Type Standard circulation coin
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Obverse description Crowned royal cypher of King Christian X, formed by the interlaced initials CX beneath a royal crown, occupying the central field. The mintmaster's initials (HCN or VBP) and the Copenhagen mint heart mintmark appear at the lower left, while the date and engraver's initials GJ are positioned at the lower right. The design is rendered in a clean, bold style against a plain field, with a beaded border encircling the entire obverse.
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Reverse description The denomination numeral '2' is prominently displayed in the upper central field in a large, bold typeface. Below it, the currency inscription 'ØRE' is centered in the lower portion of the field. Flanking the central design on either side are decorative spiral volute ornaments arranged vertically in pairs, lending the reverse a distinctive Art Nouveau character. A beaded border runs along the entire rim, framing the composition.
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Mintage 1918 VBP♥; GJ - KM#813.1a - 4,160,000
1919 HCN♥; GJ - KM#813.2a - 1,944,000
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