SWEDEN. Daler, 1550. Svartsjö Mint. Gustav Vasa. NGC AU-55.
Dav-8698; SM-170a(163); Delzanno-29; Bruun Auction-379; Bruun-11490. Weight: 28.92 gms. Mintmaster: Hans Hansson. Engraver: Erik Olufsson. Among the most beautiful of the 16th century's Swedish coins, with a both delicate and powerful portrait of the king on the obverse and of Christ on the reverse. That, and the very high numeric grade for type will surely make for fierce bidding, as this coin will be a jewel in any collection.
The Svartsjö Mint was only operational from 1540 to 1550.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Estimate: €4000 - €5000