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SWEDEN. Ducat, 1695. Stockholm Mint. Karl XI. NGC MS-62.
Fr-47; KM-unlisted; SM-54(51); SG-67; Hagander-267; Bruun auction-1238; Bruun-12530. Weight: 3.47 gms. Mintmaster: Anders Strömner. Engraver: Arvid Karlsteen. "Gripenhjelms Ducat", struck by regional governor Boran Nils Gripenhielm, commemorates the discovery of gold at the Östra Silverberget in Dalarna 1695. This is the first time the origin of the gold is mentioned on a Swedish coin. Only a handful are known to exist outside of public collections.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Ex: J. Scharp Collection (Stockholm - 1851/1853) Lot # 890.
Estimate: $20000 - $25000