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L.E. Bruun Collection 14 Sep 2024
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SWEDEN. Elbing. Ducat, 1657. Karl X Gustav. NGC MS-64.
Fr-49; KM-71; SB-46; SG-19; Kop-9682 (R8); not in Hagander; Bruun-12104. Weight: 3.46 gms. Mintmaster: Nicholaus Henning (NH). Struck during the second seizing of the important Polish city Elbing on the Baltic coast between 1655-1660, this alluring Ducat stands at the boundary of Polish, Prussian and Swedish issues, appealing to all three groups of collectors. Of those examples that are easily traced through public auctions, we have been able to find only one other specimen that has traded twice. This example far surpasses that one with its bold luster and crisp details. The fabric of the piece is very similar to contemporary John Casimir Polish Ducats, with the slight die shift and reflectivity in the open fields. No mark of consequence are seen on the surfaces, and much die polish lines are present. A Ducat that is nearly all things: beautiful, historically important, and from a popular period.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Fr-49; KM-71; SB-46; SG-19; Kop-9682 (R8); not in Hagander; Bruun-12104. Weight: 3.46 gms. Mintmaster: Nicholaus Henning (NH). Struck during the second seizing of the important Polish city Elbing on the Baltic coast between 1655-1660, this alluring Ducat stands at the boundary of Polish, Prussian and Swedish issues, appealing to all three groups of collectors. Of those examples that are easily traced through public auctions, we have been able to find only one other specimen that has traded twice. This example far surpasses that one with its bold luster and crisp details. The fabric of the piece is very similar to contemporary John Casimir Polish Ducats, with the slight die shift and reflectivity in the open fields. No mark of consequence are seen on the surfaces, and much die polish lines are present. A Ducat that is nearly all things: beautiful, historically important, and from a popular period.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Estimate: $40000 - $50000