Lustrous and Rare Ducat, only 4484 Struck
SWEDEN. Ducat, 1668. Stockholm Mint. Karl XI. NGC MS-61.
Fr-42; KM-263; SM-14; SG-14; Hagander-235; Bruun-12227. Weight: 3.45 gms. Mintmaster: Abraham Kock Cronström. Engravers: Arvid Karlsteen and/or Johan Georg Breuer. Only 4484 struck. Very rare one-year type without drapes. Waviness to the planchet and some very light contact marks but retaining lots of playful luster and with remarkably sharp details; only a small striking softness in the very center on the reverse.
From the L.E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Estimate: 5000 - 7000