DENMARK. 1/2 Ducat, 1652. Copenhagen Mint; Privy Mark: Poker. Frederik III. NGC MS-60.
Fr-78; KM-188; Hede-8; Sieg-105; Schou-1; Aagaard-9.1; Bruun-6063. Weight: 1.72 gms. Mintmaster: Henrik Köhler. Engraver: Hans zum Busch. Rich luster and exquisite details combine to make the present example what is surely the best of only a handful privately owned examples of this highly sought-after one-year type.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Frederik C. Bech Collection (Sagførernes Auktioner, Copenhagen - 12/1906) Lot # 452. Ex: Alfred Benzon Collection (Copenhagen - 5/1887) Lot # 971. Ex: L. Chr. Nielsen Collection (Copenhagen - 11/1878) Lot # 34.

Estimate: $30000