10 Cents - Christian IX

Features

Issuer United States Virgin IslandsDanish West Indies (1730-1917)
King Christian IX (1863-1906)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1878-1879
Value 10 Cents (0.10)
Currency Daler (1849-1905)
Composition Silver (.625)
Weight 3.4850 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
18049
References KM# 70
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHRISTIAN IX KONGE AF DANMARK
1878

Translation: Christian IX King of Denmark

Engraver: Harald Conradsen

Reverse

Sugar cane
Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DANSK VESTINDISK MØNT.
10 CENTS

Translation:
Danish West Indies Mint
10 cents

Engraver: Harald Conradsen

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige Mønt), Copenhagen, Denmark (1739-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1878  Photo 80 000 $ 12 92% heart mark
1878  Photo $ 370 6% heart mark; Prooflike
1879  Photo 120 000 12% heart mark
1879  Photo 4% heart mark; Prooflike

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IX
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 2575
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1878 – heart mark AU USD 88.55
(EUR 82.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IXPicture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IX
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232128
Lot 63430
Internet Archive
14 Jul 2021 1878 – heart mark; Prooflike UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IXPicture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IXPicture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IXPicture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IX
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31402
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 1878 – heart mark; Prooflike UNC USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IXPicture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IXPicture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IXPicture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IX
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33638
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1878 – heart mark; Prooflike UNC USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IXPicture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IX
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232220
Lot 63457
Internet Archive
12 May 2022 1879 – heart mark UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IXPicture 1 of a sold 10 Cents - Christian IX
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232128
Lot 63431
Internet Archive
14 Jul 2021 1879 – heart mark; Prooflike UNC USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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