SWEDEN. 4 Öre, 1603. Stockholm Mint. Karl (IX) Riksföreståndare (Regent). NGC AU-50.
KM-10; SM-19(19); Delzanno-23; Bruun Auction-661; Bruun-11690. Weight: 4.62 gms. Mintmaster: Antoni Grooth. Very rare emission, this example is almost unbelievably well-preserved; a flat and round planchet, a clear and uniform strike and a grade of preservation which is far better than what one could possibly hope for. The numeric grade seems particularly harsh given the exemplary, original surfaces where the smallest imperfections in the dies are still visible, and the amount of luster, especially significant on the reverse.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Estimate: €1500 - €2000