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Sunday, 14 May 2023

2826) A Collector Coin set from Denmark, featuring i) The Holløse Treasure Hoard; ii) the Collector Coin Set - 2022 featuring a Commemorative Coin on Queen Margrethe ll 50th anniversary of Ascension to the throne of Denmark: Year of Coin set issue: 2022:

2826) A Collector Coin set from Denmark, featuring i) The Holløse Treasure Hoard; ii) the Collector Coin Set - 2022 featuring a Commemorative Coin on Queen Margrethe ll 50th anniversary of Ascension to the throne of Denmark: Year of Coin set issue: 2022:

Links:


1) Holløse Treasure Hoard:

         Coins from the Holløse Treasure Hoard

The rich treasure hoard from Ramløse also suggests that, even in Viking times, North Zealand could justifiably be called Denmark’s Stockbroker Belt

In 2015, and using a metal detector, an amateur archaeologist found an exceptional coin hoard in a field near Holløse, about 16 km southwest of Gilleleje. 

These 42 coins symbolise the founding of the standard Danish coinage system

The treasure was buried in a field in the 1060s, which was quite a confused time where paying for things was concerned. 

Up to this point, the value of coins was based on their silver content. This was checked by either bending or biting into the coin, as real silver is soft. But during this period a change occurred to coins literally being taken at their face value

Only a Danish monarch could decree such a significant change and the Danish monarch at this time was Svend Estridsen (> 62). 

Interestingly, by looking at the Holløse coins it is clear that the new coinage had still not come about. Several pieces are bent and nicked to check their quality

The early Danish Mint Locations and where the Holløse Hoard was found

The older hoards contain a clear predominance of foreign coins, but 40 of the Holløse coins are Danish and 22 were minted in Roskilde, the most important and geographically closest mint to the hoard site

15 of the coins were from Lund, part of Denmark at the time – seven of them were so-called runic coins, which were only minted in a very short period. 

An image of the very rare coin - "Arosie" i.e. Arahus, where the Coin was minted. Jutland Coins in hoards from Zealand are scarce.

The hoard also contains two unique coins from Aarhus, which only had a mint for a very short time – one was minted in the reign of the "Magnus the Good 1042-47", and on the back is the word "Arosie", which is one of earliest records of Aarhus being officially named. 

The hoard can be viewed at the National Museum’s found treasure trove exhibition.

This page of the Coin Album adds this interesting information:

"TREASURE HOARDS IN DENMARK - THE HOLLOSE HOARD 

Treasure hoards may have been buried for a number of reasons - storage, religious ceremony, threat of war or safekeeping of assets.

The Holløse Hoard, Zealand, consisting of 40 silver pennings minted in the Danish area and one English and one German coin, was found by metal detector in 2015.

The hoard was buried or lost between 1060 and 1070, a transitional period in Danish coin history when Danish coinage was being established. 

This is the fourth coin set in a series featuring Danish treasure hoards."

The Front Cover of the Coin Album showcases an image of the Obverse of a Silver penning for the Hollose Hoard with Christ and the Bible.

The album is titled - "DANMARK" ("Denmark") and "Montaeset - Coin Set - 2022".

The Reverse of the 1 Penning Silver Coin features a cross, minted in Lund, Scania, Sweden.

2) The Coin Set, 2022:

On 14.01.1972, King Frederik IX passed away and Queen Margrethe ll succeeded her father on the throne. 

For half a century she has represented Denmark and her popularity among the people of Denmark is prodigious. 

By January 2022, she has now served as Head of State of Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland through half a century. 

With her 50 years on the throne, The Queen is the second longest-serving monarch in Danish history - only surpassed by King Christian IV, who sat on the Danish throne for 60 years. 

The Coin Set comprising two 20 Kroner pieces (centre-piece and top), & 5, 2 and 1 Kroner & 50 Ore (presented clock-wise).

The centre piece 20 Kroner Commemorative Coin depicts Queen Margrethe II and is titled - "Erindringsmont". 

The 20 Kroner Coin also shows Queen Margrethe II on top has a Metallic Composition of - Cu-92, Al-6, Ni-2 and has a Diameter/Size of 27.00 mm and Weight of 9.30 grams.

The 10 Kroner Coin shows Queen Margarethe II and has a Metallic Composition of - Cu-92, Al-6, Ni-2.0 and has a Diameter/Size of 23.35 mm and Weight of 7.00 grams.

The 5 Kroner Coin shows the triple Danish Crown Design and has a Metallic Composition of - Cu-75, Ni-25.0 and has a Diameter/Size of 28.50 mm and Weight of 9.20 grams.

The 2 Kroner Coin shows the triple Danish Crown Design and has a Metallic Composition of - Cu-75, Ni-25.0 and has a Diameter/Size of 24.50 mm and Weight of 5.90 grams.

TheKroner Coin shows the triple Danish Crown Design and has a Metallic Composition of - Cu-75, Ni-25.0 and has a Diameter/Size of 20.25 mm and Weight of 3.60 grams.

The 50 Ore Coin shows the triple Danish Crown Design and has a Metallic Composition of - Cu-97, Zn -2, Sn-0.5 and has a Diameter/Size of 21.50 mm and Weight of 4.40 grams.

On the Reverse of the 20 Kroner Commemorative Coin is depicted the numeral - "50" eight times, with the Royal Crown emblem in the centre.

On the Reverses of the 20 Kroner Coin on top and the 10 Kroner Coin is depicted the triple Lion emblem of Dewnmark

On the Reverses of the 5-, 2-, and 1-Kroner coins is depicted the usual design pattern, while on the Ore Coin is inscribed the numeral "50".


The Information Pamphlet/Brochure



The above Coin set is from the collection of Jayant Biswas. Post researched and written and scans taken by Rajeev Prasad)



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34) "UN Crypto Stamps", United Nations: "New Technologies for the United Nations Stamp Series": Series II of United Nations Crypto Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) which run on Blockchain Technolgy: Date of Stamps issue:18.11.2022

35) 2022 NL Crypto Stamp - Duo Set Crypto The Netherlands (NL) + Oostenrijk (Austria) - Collectibles: Date of Joint Crypto Stamp issue: 22.09.2022

36) Tarzan of the Apes, Netherlands: A Medal/Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) depicting the popular fictional legend of Tarzan of the Apes: Date/Year of Coin/Medal issued: 2022

37) "EpilepsieNL" (Epilepsy), Netherlands: 130th Annversary milestone (1893-2023): Two Coins/Medals in Coincard issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coins issue: 2023

38) Sesame Street, Netherlands: 45 Years of Sesame Street Milestone (1968-2023): The Royal Dutch MInt has released the complete collection of Sesame Street Muppets: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

39) Holland America Lines, Netherlands: 150th Anniversary milestone (1873-2023): PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a 24-carat Gold Stamp with the denomination of "1" (for items weighing upto 20g for domestic/inland post): Date of Stamp issue: 18.04.2023


Links to Posts on Pieter Mondriaan (or "Piet Mondrian"):



Experience Nature Stamp Series:








9) Experience Nature - Skrok and Skrins Nature Reserves located n the province of Friesland: "Experience Nature 2021-2023 Perennial Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featurng the Flora and Fauna of the Nature Reserves: Date of Stamp Set issue: 13.02.2023

For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on this blog:


Typically Dutch Postage Stamp Series "House Types & facades":





Typically Dutch Coin Series -2023:




Dutch World Heritage Series:

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8) "Organic Art", Faroe Islands: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroes Islands) has issued a set of six stamps of 29.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) and 19.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) depicting Organic art by three artists in the Faroes: Date of Stamp set issue: 16.05.2022

9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:





Posts on Finland on this Blog:













Links to other Posts on Aland issues:








Links to some other posts on shipwrecks:




Links to Posts on Norway issues:

Dutch Castles Coin Series:









Links:

i) "The Rooswijk", an ill-fated Dutch East Indiaman, Netherlands which sank during her second trip on 09.01.1740: Mexican Silver Cobs, Silver reales, Klippes and Pillar Dollars etc were recovered from the ship-wreck

The undernoted two links will take you to our blog "Footloose" for two interesting posts written by me on the Dutch presence in Sadras in the 17th Century AD:

i) Reconnecting with India's historical heritage: A visit to Sadras Fort built by the Dutch in 1648: (Part 1): a) Commentary of the Dutch presence in India & b) The Dutch Cemetery

ii) Reconnecting with India's historical heritage: (Part ii): A visit to Sadras Fort built by the Dutch in 1648: The ruins tell the story of a flourishing Sea-trade

Links to Posts on Pieter Mondriaan (or "Piet Mondrian"):


For other interesting posts on Belgium & Luxembourg Coins and Stamps:


5) City of Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium: 20 Years as UNENCO World Heritage Site: A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Royakl Dutch Mint under licencing of the Royal Belgian Mint, on behalf of the National Bank of Belgium: Coin issue date: 26.02.2020

6) 100 Years of Nature & Environment Protection, Luxembourg: Commemorating the Centenary Anniversary of the "Letzebuerger Natur a Vulleschutsliga a.s.b.l. (Luxembourg Nature and Bird Protection Society):A 0.80 Euro Stamp issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Date of stamp issue: 10.03.2020

7) Celebrating 25 Years of listing on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Luxembourg: A Commemorative Stamp of 0.80 Euro issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Stamp issue date: 10.03.2020

















Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:






























For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:





8) "Organic Art", Faroe Islands: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroes Islands) has issued a set of six stamps of 29.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) and 19.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) depicting Organic art by three artists in the Faroes: Date of Stamp set issue: 16.05.2022

9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:




Links to Posts on Turks and Caicos Islands:

1) A Quarter Crown (1/4) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was only issued in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1986

2) A Half Crown (1/2) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was issued only in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1982

Posts on Aruba on this blog:

 1) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks









Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:

1) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020

2) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

For some other interesting posts on Currencies of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, please visit the following links:








Links to some other interesting posts from South American countries & Mexico:

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24) Bolivar Soberano (or "Sovereign Bolivar"), Venezuela: (2018 Series of Banknotes) introduced by Banco de National, the Central Bank of Venezuela on 20.08.2018 


1) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

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