DENMARK. 2 Krone, 1624. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC AU Details--Obverse

DENMARK. 2 Krone, 1624. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC AU Details--Obverse Graffiti. Dav-3518; Hede-124; Sieg-88; Harck-23.10; Schou-30; Bruun-5375. Weight: 37.76 gms. Mintmaster: Nicolaus Schwabe. An engraved X is seen behind the king's head. Exceptionally nice and lustrous for type. The denomination, inspired by the English Crown, was introduced in 1618 with the intention that it should pass for 1-½ Speciedaler but the king had arranged for the silver to be debased to pocket a sum for his own slender purse. This was of course quickly found out and the foreign merchants refused to accept these new "Kroner" at face value. The 1624 one year type was struck with the same silver content as the earlier issues from 1618 and 1619 but with a smaller diameter and consequently thicker. Estimate: €2,000 - €2,500. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922). Ex: Peter v. Hemmert Collection (Copenhagen - 1807) Lot # 519. To view supplemental information and all items from the L.E. Bruun Collection, click here. Please note: Bid amounts do not include VAT. Buyers which are non-VAT registered entities or individuals who take delivery of lots within EU countries subject to margin scheme taxation will be invoiced a VAT charge and a Buyer’s Premium for a total of 27.5% based upon the total amount of the hammer. Please see the Terms and Conditions. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com

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