NORWAY. Speciedaler, 1696. Kongsberg Mint. Christian V. NGC Unc D

ORWAY. Speciedaler, 1696. Kongsberg Mint. Christian V. NGC Unc Details--Cleaned. Dav-3661; KM-194; Hede-39E; Sieg-61.5; NMD-176E; Delzanno-185e; Schou-19; Bruun-10466. Weight: 29.11 gms. Mintmaster: Henning Christopher Meyer, the Elder (HCM). Engraver: Caspar Barth. The edge bears the following lettering: NICHT AUS SILBER-SUCHT DIESE NORDENS-FRUCHT WIRD ZU GOTTES EHR GESUCHT ("Not out of greed for silver is this fruit of the North sought, but for the glory of God"). An absolutely outstanding specimen, where the crown and the national coat of arms in particular appear with an exceptional wealth of detail. Of this interesting edge lettering type, which is the only one in German, only four specimens are recorded from 1696: two variants in the Bruun Collection, one in the National Museum of Denmark, and one in the Royal Coin Cabinet in Stockholm. Estimate: €10,000 - €12,000. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922). Ex: August Christian Mohr Collection (Copenhagen - 1847) Lot # 1477. Ex: C. D. von Kreber Collection (Copenhagen - 1841) Lot # 2462. 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:$5,613.24

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