DENMARK. Ducat, 1644. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC AU-58.

DENMARK. Ducat, 1644. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC AU-58. Fr-39; KM-141; Hede-33; Sieg-128.1; Harck-35.3.1; Schou-3: Aagaard KG4; Bruun-5685. Weight: 3.47 gms. Mintmaster: Heinrich Köhler. Engraver: Hans zum Busch. Lustrous and nicely struck on an even flan. Scarce one year type with a flower between the king's legs. In the middle of the Torstenson War and possibly to invoke the help of God against the Swedes, king Christian personally sketched the coin design using the Tetragrammaton (the Hebrew four-letter-name of God) as a key element on silver and gold coins struck in Copenhagen, Christiania, and Glückstadt. Estimate: €6,000 - €8,000. 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:$3,364.37

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