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STACK'S BOWERS: THE L. E. BRUUN COLLECTIONStack's Bowers will be selling part of the L. E. Bruun Collection during their June 2026 Premier Collectors Choice Auction from June 9-10. Select items are discussed below. -Garrett 
DENMARK. Speciedaler, 1609. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC EF Details--Cleaned. Dav-3513; KM-43; Hede-53A; Sieg-102.1; Schou-4; Bruun-4810. Weight: 28.34 gms. Beautiful example of this two-year type displaying a mighty portrait of the king. Some iridescent toning in the obverse legend. The reverse displays the shields of all Danish territories under the crown, symbolizing the unity of the kingdom. From 1624, the crown evolved to a closed shape, further emphasizing the idea of unity under God. Estimate: €1,800 - €2,500. Ex: Joh. G. Guildal Collection (Private Sale - 1918); later published by the Danish Numismatic Society.
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DENMARK. 2 Rigsdaler, 1868-HC-RH. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IX. NGC MS-65. KM-772.1; Hede-4A; Sieg-5.1; Schou-1; Bruun-8286. Weight: 28.84 gms. Unsurpassed in the NGC Population census with two coins registered in this grade. Magnificent example of this double Rigsdaler with razor-sharp devices. Lightly toned and almost mirror-like surfaces. Attractive coin with an outstanding portrait of the king. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,000.
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SWEDEN. Pomerania. Taler, 1657-VB. Stettin Mint. Karl X Gustav. NGC AU Details--Mount Removed. KM-217.2; SB-37; Delzanno-115; Bruun-12107. Weight: 28.83 gms. Rare type. Variation reading "POMER" in the legends. Nice reddish toning especially in the obverse legend. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,000. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922); Leopold Welzl von Wellenheim Collection (Vienna - 1846) Lot #6800.
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SWEDEN. 2 Ducat, 1843/33-AG. Stockholm Mint. Karl XIV Johan. NGC AU-55. Fr-86; KM-629; SM-12; Bruun-13421. Weight: 6.95 gms. An attractive example of this overdate variety. Estimate: €1,800 - €2,200. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
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SWEDEN. Krona, 1912-W. Stockholm Mint. Gustav V. NGC MS-67. KM-786; SM-36; Bruun-13790. Weight: 7.50 gms. Razor-sharp superb gem of incredible beauty. Estimate: €300 - €400. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
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GERMANY. Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. Taler, 1612-MP. Steinbeck Mint. Johann Adolf. NGC AU Details--Cleaned. Dav-3688; KM-33; Sieg-9.20; Lange-272d; Bruun-14138. Weight: 28.66 gms. Pleasant well-struck example with minimal circulation wear. Estimate: €400 - €600. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
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GERMANY. Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. Taler, 1624-ST. Schleswig Mint. Friedrich III. NGC AU Details--Tooled. Dav-3698; KM-64; Sieg-11.5; Lange-322a; Bruun-14202. Weight: 28.05 gms. Example with all details visible despite a cleaned and tooled planchet. Estimate: €200 - €300. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
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DENMARK. United Steamship Company 25th Anniversary Silver Medal, 1891. Christian IX. NGC MS-62. Bergsøe-1173; Bruun-16458. Diameter: 70 mm. Weight: 120 gms. By Hubert Meyer and Antoine Fisch. Soft, golden toning highlights the many figures and the marvelous miniature map with only light hairlines. The United Steamship Company (DFDS) still exists as a shipping and logistics company employing around 14,000 people. Estimate: €300 - €400. Provenance: Purchased February 22, 1916, for 20kr.
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DENMARK. Count Valdemar Løvendal Silver Medal, 1754. Frederik V. NGC MS-63. Galster-444 JS-826; Bruun-16908. Diameter: 52 mm. Weight: 97 gms. By Magnus Gustav Arbien (ARBIEN / A). Excessively rare medal, only six struck. Obverse with dark toning in fields, leaving the luster in a delightful way to highlight the legend and the portrait; the reverse is softly toned. Count Valdemar Løvendal (1700-1755) was the great-great-grandson of King Frederik III and a professional soldier. At age 14, he entered the Saxon army. Serving in the Saxon, Polish, Russian, and French armies, he rose to the rank of Marshall. Estimate: €1,000 - €1,500.
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SWEDEN. King's Visit at Sala Silver Mine Silver Medal, 1688. Karl XI. NGC MS-61. Hild-103; Delzanno-148a; Bruun-17620. Diameter: 54mm; Weight: 68. By Arvid Karlsteen. A spectacular reverse showing the king's visit into the mine and showing off the skills of the engraver. Golden hues highlight the uncirculated reverse. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,000. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection.
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SWEDEN. Riots in Hamburg Quelled Rhombic Silver Medal, 1708. Karl XII. NGC MS-61. Hild-134; Delzanno-205; Gaedechens-1704; Bruun-17730. Dimensions: 34x34 mm. Weight: 22 gms. Scarce City View medal with golden toning and much luster remaining. Estimate: €500 - €800. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection.
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