Denmark Coins 1 Krone 1976 Queen Margrethe II
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark facing right; along the edge: MARGRETHE II DANMARKS DRONNING (Margrethe II Queen of Denmark).
Lettering: MARGRETHE II DANMARKS DRONNING S ♥ B
Mint: Den Kongelige Mønt (The Royal Mint), Copenhagen (mint mark along the bottom edge of the obverse; before the mint mark the initial of mint's director Sørensen S in years 1973-1978, or Bjarnø B in years 1979-1981, or Rasmussen R in years 1982-1989; after the mint mark the initial of chief engraver Bahnsen B).
Mint and privy marks: Except for the period 2002-2013 on Danish coinage next to the heart - the mint mark of the Royal Mint of Denmark, also initials of mint's directors (usually before the heart) and of main engravers (usually after the heart) were placed.
S♥B
Mint director: S 1971-1978 Vagn Sørensen.
Chief engraver: B 1968-1983 Frode Bahnsen.
Reverse: in the coin centre Coat of Arms shield of Queen Margrethe II of Denmarks divides year of issue; along the bottom edge face value: 1 KRONE.
Lettering: 1976 1 KRONE.
Engraver: F. Bahnsen.
Edge: Reeded.
Years: 1973-1989.
Value: 1 Krone.
Metal: Copper-nickel.
Weight: 6.8 g.
Diameter: 25.5 mm.
Thickness: 1.6 mm.
Shape: Round.