NORWAY. Speciedaler, 1649. Christiania Mint. Frederik III. NGC AU Details--Cleaned.
Dav-3588; KM-37; Hede-8B; Sieg-21.2; NMD-69A; Schou-19; Aagaard-15.1 (49-1/49.2); Bruun-9596. Weight: 56.66 gms. Mintmaster: Peter Grüner, the elder. Engraver: Hans zum Busch (obverse). A fine example of this characteristic early portrait which was only used for one year.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Joh. G. Guildal Collection (Private Sale - 1918); later published by the Danish Numismatic Society as item 1172a in his collection.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000