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L.E. Bruun Collection 14 Sep 2024
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SWEDEN. Ducat, 1796. Stockholm Mint. Gustav IV Adolf. NGC MS-63.
Fr-78; KM-546; SM-5(5); SG-20; Hagander-540; Bruun auction-2108; Bruun-13181. Weight: 3.46 gms. Mintmaster Olof Lidijn (OL). Engraver: Carl Gustav Fehrman. Minted from gold from the Ädelfors mine in the province of Småland. A piece that is wholly Choice and worthy of much adulation, this Ducat is brightly lustered, with a glowing sheen that charms and appeals. Some slight peripheral weakness is noted, with an area of flatness near 9 o'clock on the obverse rims. A most beautiful example with only a handful known in private collections.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Fr-78; KM-546; SM-5(5); SG-20; Hagander-540; Bruun auction-2108; Bruun-13181. Weight: 3.46 gms. Mintmaster Olof Lidijn (OL). Engraver: Carl Gustav Fehrman. Minted from gold from the Ädelfors mine in the province of Småland. A piece that is wholly Choice and worthy of much adulation, this Ducat is brightly lustered, with a glowing sheen that charms and appeals. Some slight peripheral weakness is noted, with an area of flatness near 9 o'clock on the obverse rims. A most beautiful example with only a handful known in private collections.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Estimate: $25000 - $30000