DENMARK. 2 Speciedaler, 1624. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC AU

DENMARK. 2 Speciedaler, 1624. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC AU Details--Cleaned. Dav-3523; KM-104; Hede-56A; Sieg-108.1; Harck-23.5.1; Schou-6; Bruun-5367. Weight: 57.29 gms. Mintmaster: Nicolaus Schwabe (NS). A very attractive piece with a splendid portrait.In an entry of March 31st the king wrote in one of his diaries that he had received 140 Speciedalers from Schwabe which he had struck from Norwegian silver. Even though there might have been silver from other sources in the alloy there can be little doubt that the beautiful 1624-series is the first of the Danish/Norwegian coins to be struck from silver actually mined at Kongsberg Silver Works which was founded shortly after finding silver ores in the cliffs in the summer of 1623. Estimate: €3,000 - €4,000. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922). 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

Estimate:$1,682.18

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