SWEDEN. Ducat, 1695. Stockholm Mint. Karl XI. NGC MS-61.
Fr-45; KM-283; SM-52(49); SG-64; Bruun-12529. Weight: 3.48 gms. Mintmaster: Anders Strömner (AS). Engraver: Arvid Karlsteen. VERY RARE with one a few traded over the last decades. This Ducat is exceedingly beautiful, with bright luster and a brilliant reflectivity. Unlike both the Hagander and the Ljunggren pieces, this one has not been bent, further adding to its desirability.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Ex: Axel A. Fröling Collection (Stockholm - 1857) Lot # 321.
Estimate: $7000 - $12000