Stack's Bowers will be selling more of the L. E. Bruun Collection of Coins and Medals of Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Germany on June 10 and 11. Select items are discussed below.
-Garrett
DENMARK. Semi-Bracteate, ND (958-985). Haithabu (Hedeby) Mint. Harald Blåtand (Bluetooth). NGC Unc Details--Holed.
Hauberg-1; Malmer-KG 9d:I(this coin, plate 14:24); Bruun-1233. Weight: 0.20 gms. Possibly unique sub-type of the Malmer CE IV group. The reverse is very faint but the obverse is distinct and from the only die with a 'V' shape inside the arch. Besides the purposely done holing there are a few cracks in the flan.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Hints of red wax indicate a previous plating.
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DENMARK. Semi-Bracteate, ND (958-985). Haithabu (Hedeby) Mint. Harald Blåtand (Bluetooth). NGC Unc Details--Holed.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1JB93O/denmark-semi-bracteate-nd-958-985-haithabu-hedeby-mint-harald-bltand-bluetooth-ngc-unc-details-holed)
DENMARK. 4 Solidi, 1603. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC AU-55.
KM-14; Hede-75; Sieg-40; Schou-11; Bruun-4655. Weight: 1.67 gms. Mintmaster: Nicolaus Schwabe.
Ever popular and appealing specimen of this historic largesse type used in connection with the allegiance celebration in Hamburg 30 October 1603.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
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DENMARK. 4 Solidi, 1603. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC AU-55.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1JBAJD/denmark-4-solidi-1603-copenhagen-mint-christian-iv-ngc-au-55)
DENMARK. Krone, 1653. Copenhagen Mint. Frederik III. NGC AU Details--Cleaned.
KM-192.1; Dav-3570; Hede-91A; Sieg-46.1; Schou-37; Bruun-6098. Weight: 21.19 gms. Rare type with the chain of the French order of St. Michael on both sides. Impressive pedigree.
It is presumed the adding of the chain of St. Michael was due to the king being initiated into the order. No further evidence have been found to collaborate the theory, however.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Frederik Chr. Bech Collection (Copenhagen - 1906) Lot# 464. Ex: August Christian Mohr Collection (Copenhagen - 1847) Lot# 2814. Ex: C. D. Kreber Collection (Copenhagen - 1841) Lot# 1861. Ex: C. F. Schubart Collection (Copenhagen - 1831) Lot# 1051.
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DENMARK. Krone, 1653. Copenhagen Mint. Frederik III. NGC AU Details--Cleaned.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1JBBR7/denmark-krone-1653-copenhagen-mint-frederik-iii-ngc-au-details-cleaned)
DENMARK. 2 Kroner, 1675-GK. Copenhagen Mint. Christian V. NGC AU-55.
KM-351.1; Dav-3634; Hede-72; Sieg-56.1; Schou-12; Aagaard-16; Bruun-6834. Weight: 38.14 gms. Hints of luster and light golden toning, some soft striking seen on the reverse by the date.
This is the only regular Double Krone issued between 1624 and 1747.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
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DENMARK. 2 Kroner, 1675-GK. Copenhagen Mint. Christian V. NGC AU-55.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1JBCLH/denmark-2-kroner-1675-gk-copenhagen-mint-christian-v-ngc-au-55)
DENMARK. Øre, 1887-CS. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IX. NGC MS-66 Brown.
KM-792.1; Hede-19A; Sieg-1.1; Schou-2; Bruun-8358. Stunning coin with crisp strike and deep chocolate color.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
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DENMARK. Øre, 1887-CS. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IX. NGC MS-66 Brown.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1JBDVQ/denmark-re-1887-cs-copenhagen-mint-christian-ix-ngc-ms-66-brown)
NORWAY. Krone, 1694-PG. Christiania Mint. Christian V. NGC MS-63.
KM-148.1; Dav-3663; H-55; Sieg-38; NMD-100; Schou-33; Bruun-10422. Weight: 22.04 gms. An amazing survivor, this fully lustrous Krone coin has multicolor toning in the peripheries and a thin layer of original, grey toning, which especially on the reverse hugs and accentuates the devices.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
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NORWAY. Krone, 1694-PG. Christiania Mint. Christian V. NGC MS-63.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1JBENU/norway-krone-1694-pg-christiania-mint-christian-v-ngc-ms-63)
SWEDEN. 2 Daler, ND (1587). Stockholm (or Vadstana) Mint. Johan III. NGC VF Details--Mount Removed.
Dav-LS572; SM-19; Delzanno-5; Bruun-11643. Weight: 56.79 gms. A rare coin with pleasing toning over uniform surfaces, an impressive 52 mm planchet with discreet mounting trace at 12 o'clock.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
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SWEDEN. 2 Daler, ND (1587). Stockholm (or Vadstana) Mint. Johan III. NGC VF Details--Mount Removed.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1JBFSB/sweden-2-daler-nd-1587-stockholm-or-vadstana-mint-johan-iii-ngc-vf-details-mount-removed)
SWEDEN. 1/4 Ducat, 1700. Stockholm Mint. NGC MS-63.
Fr-52; KM-330; SM-23; Bruun-12583. Weight: 0.85 gms. Rare, lustrous and with excellent detailing.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
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SWEDEN. 1/4 Ducat, 1700. Stockholm Mint. NGC MS-63.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1JBGBF/sweden-14-ducat-1700-stockholm-mint-ngc-ms-63)
GERMANY. Oldenburg. 1/2 Taler, 1667. Jever Mint. Anton Günther. NGC AU-53.
KM- 92; Trippler/Kalvelage-308; Merzdorf-316; Bruun-15102. Weight: 14.74 gms. Mintmaster: David Ziegenhorn. Rich colorful toning.
Minted on the death of Anton Günter in 1667.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
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GERMANY. Oldenburg. 1/2 Taler, 1667. Jever Mint. Anton Günther. NGC AU-53.
(https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1JBH73/germany-oldenburg-12-taler-1667-jever-mint-anton-gnther-ngc-au-53)
To read earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
THE BRUUN COLLECTION OF WORLD COINS
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v27/esylum_v27n12a21.html)
STACK'S BOWERS BRUUN COLLECTION PART I
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v27/esylum_v27n24a16.html)
STACK'S BOWERS BRUUN COLLECTION PART II
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v27/esylum_v27n42a22.html)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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