DENMARK. Ducat Klippe, 1564. Copenhagen Mint. Frederik II. NGC Unc Details--Cleaned.
Fr-22; Hede-4; Sieg-28; Schou-1; Bruun-4486. Weight: 3.51 gms. Minted by Hans Köppelin and Lauritz Hammer. Mintage: 1,399. EXTREMELY RARE, nicely-centered and clearly struck, with only limited signs of the noted cleaning. This is the first proper Ducat struck in Denmark. Although Ducats continued to be struck on a regular basis until 1802, this is the only one bearing a denomination (DOGKATE). Presumably struck in the naval anchor forge on Bremerholm next to the royal castle. In 1619 the forge was turned into Holmens Church, which still stands today.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).

Estimate: $30000