Watch List notes:

SWEDEN. Riksdaler, 1718. Stockholm Mint. Karl XII. NGC AU-58.
KM-362; Dav-1716; SM-29a(29a); Delzanno-6; Hagander-332; Bruun auction-1683; Bruun-12708. Weight: 29.23 gms. Mintmaster: Lorentz Careelberg. Edge lettering: MANIBVS NE LAEDAR AVARIS ("May I not be damaged by avaricious hands").The first regular Swedish coinage to be issued with edge lettering. A marvelous and entrancing crown-sized issue, this glorious and appealing Riksdaler generates immediate draw and eye appeal on account of the rich toning and gentle underlying luster. Actual evidence of handling is extremely limited, with only the most cursory traces of wear on the highest design elements. Finding any example of a similar caliber would be an exceptionally difficult task, and as such, we expect intense bidding for collectors seeking such a pleasing piece.

On this issue, the engraver Hedlinger mistook the arms of Cleve as containing a star when it was in fact eight fleur de lis, and the reverse was engraved as such. This mistake was later rectified to properly reflect the arms of Cleve.

From the L. E. Bruun Collection.

Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).

Estimate: $5000 - $8000