NORWAY. 2 Speciedaler, 1658. Christiania Mint. Frederik III. NGC AU

Magnificent and excessively rare One-Year Type Double Speciedaler NORWAY. 2 Speciedaler, 1658. Christiania Mint. Frederik III. NGC AU Details--Graffiti. Dav-cf. 3600/3602; KM-cf.42/B52; Hede-31; Sieg-38.1; NMD-47; Aagaard-56.1; Delzanno-49; Schou-10; Bruun-9764. Weight: 57.41 gms. Mintmaster: Frederik Grüner (FG). Engraver: Matthias Först (?) and Johan Blum. Some old graffiti in the obverse right field and underneath the lion aside, this is a most attractive piece with great details and a nice auburn toning along the rim. A magnificent one-year type, featuring the Norwegian lion enclosed within a sophisticated framework of exceptionally high artistic quality. Apart from this specimen, which is the only one in private hands, only three other examples are known: two in the National Museum of Denmark, and one in the University Coin Cabinet in Oslo. Estimate: €25,000 - €30,000. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Joh. G. Guildal Collection (Private Sale - 1918); later published by the Danish Numismatic Society as item 1339 in his collection. Ex: Carl T. Jørgensen Collection (Private Sale - 1901). Ex: L. Christian Nielsen Collection (Copenhagen - 1878) Lot # 1495. 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:$14,033.11

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