NORWAY. 1/2 Speciedaler, 1835 (Star). Kongsberg Mint. Carl XIV Johan.

Magnificent Example of the Legendary "Star" Type NORWAY. 1/2 Speciedaler, 1835 (Star). Kongsberg Mint. Carl XIV Johan. NGC MS-62. KM-302; Sieg-14; NM-27B; Delzanno-27b; Bruun-11023. Weight: 14.45 gms. A wonderful rainbow toning further enhances the pronounced eye-appeal of this magnificent example. This legendary rarity, featuring a star placed beneath the Kongsberg mintmark, has long been a subject of debate. However, a strong consensus has now emerged that the star was added because Caspar Hermann Langberg - although not officially taking office as mintmaster until the following year - wished to distinguish "his" issues from those of his predecessor, Johann Michael Kruse, for whom he was substituting during the latter's illness. Estimate: €12,000 - €18,000. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. 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:$6,735.89

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