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Christian V gold 2 Ducats 1673 AU55 NGC, KM123, Fr-12D. 6.99gm. A very rare trade coinage representative from King Christian V, who ruled over Denmark and Norway from 1670 to 1699. This attractive treasure is bathed in sunny golden resplendence and despite admitting slight softness in strike on the obverse, remains an undeniably handsome specimen with firmly produced motifs on the reverse. We note an uncertified, described as 'almost uncirculated' piece of seemingly lesser visual appeal was sold in May 2022 for approximately $68,500, whereas Friedberg makes reference to another piece - that the current cataloger has not sighted - which was sold in 2007 for approximately $27,000. The first occurrence of this type we have had the pleasure of handling, and we anticipate fervent bidding activity from discerning collectors.
Brekke asserts that "numismatically, the period of Christian V was the culmination of the Danish-Norwegian series", further adding that the unparalleled variety adds to the intrigue of his coinage and has been targeted by several of the greatest specialized collections. The current offering was minted early in his reign, before the rather disastrous Scanian War damaged the state coffers and marred the King's popularity among his people.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/norway/norway-christian-v-gold-2-ducats-1673-au55-ngc-/a/3107-30173.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3107-05032023
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 40000-50000 USD
Christian V gold 2 Ducats 1673 AU55 NGC, KM123, Fr-12D. 6.99gm. A very rare trade coinage representative from King Christian V, who ruled over Denmark and Norway from 1670 to 1699. This attractive treasure is bathed in sunny golden resplendence and despite admitting slight softness in strike on the obverse, remains an undeniably handsome specimen with firmly produced motifs on the reverse. We note an uncertified, described as 'almost uncirculated' piece of seemingly lesser visual appeal was sold in May 2022 for approximately $68,500, whereas Friedberg makes reference to another piece - that the current cataloger has not sighted - which was sold in 2007 for approximately $27,000. The first occurrence of this type we have had the pleasure of handling, and we anticipate fervent bidding activity from discerning collectors.
Brekke asserts that "numismatically, the period of Christian V was the culmination of the Danish-Norwegian series", further adding that the unparalleled variety adds to the intrigue of his coinage and has been targeted by several of the greatest specialized collections. The current offering was minted early in his reign, before the rather disastrous Scanian War damaged the state coffers and marred the King's popularity among his people.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/norway/norway-christian-v-gold-2-ducats-1673-au55-ngc-/a/3107-30173.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3107-05032023
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 40000-50000 USD