SWEDEN. Ducat, 1740-HM. Stockholm Mint. Fredrik I. NGC MS-63.
Fr-64; KM-421; SM-23; SG-35; Hagander-362; Bruun-12859. Weight: 3.44 gms. Mintmaster: Hans Malmberg. Engraver: Johann Carl Hedlinger or Nils Georgii or Daniel Fehrman. Very rare date. A wonderful, old toning covers the lustrous surfaces and gives the coin a subdued sheen with promises of more. The central devices are not fully struck up as usual for the type but this does not distract from the eye-appeal.
From the L.E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Ex: J. Siökrona Collection, purchased en bloc by the Royal Danish Coins and Medals Collection and the duplicates sold at auction in 1883.
Estimate: 3000 - 4000