Christian VII Krone 1771-K MS66 PCGS, Copenhagen mint, KM622, Dav-Unl., Hede-23, Schou-7, Sieg-16. Struck upon Christian VII's 22nd birthday. A show-stopper in every sense of the word, and a coin which will cause all its viewers to do a double-take. While attractive, uncertified examples of the type occasionally come to market in Scandinavia, this one-year "Fødselsdags" Krone can hardly ever be said to come with such indisputably superior eye appeal as the selection on offer here. Though only represented by one other specimen in the certified population, the fact that that piece ranks as a mere F12, by comparison, is truly telling. Overlaid in a rich metallic and iridescent chroma, the planchet admits not the least imperfection, strongly reflective surfaces making Bruun Rasmussen's statement that this may be a Proof fully understandable. A prominent salt-white ring of pull-away tone creates a bull-eye effect on the obverse, zeroing in the viewer's gaze on Christian's uniquely coiffured bust. Not a coin that is likely to be equaled either in quality or aesthetic caliber, and one that must be seen in hand to be fully appreciated. Ex. Bruun Rasmussen Auction 840 (May 2013, Lot 162)

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