Denmark
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Frederik III gold 2 Ducats 1662, KM244, Fr-117, Hede-33A, MS62 NGC. Obv. Crowned bust of Frederik III right in inner circle. Rev. Crowned arms, with cross, divides date. Fully struck, with brilliant luster. An absolutely amazing example of this rare early issue. Frederik III was king of Denmark and Norway until his death in 1670. During his reign he changed the monarchy from elective to absolute, and fought two costly wars with Sweden. Ex: Brunn Collection.Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $4000 in VF, $5500 in EF.
Estimate: 12500-15000 USD