DENMARK. Speciedaler, 1675. Copenhagen Mint. Christian V. NGC MS-61.
KM-352; Dav-3631; Hede-65; Sieg-62; Schou-4; Bruun-6830. Weight: 28.81 gms. Mintmaster: Gotfred Krüger. Engraver: Jeremias Hercules. A bright Mint State example, the present offering yields handsome brilliance with a steely gray appearance. Slight color has adhered itself to the surfaces, with light golden hues and more colorful dapples at the peripheries. Minor forms of handling appear in the fields, accounting for the overall grade. A charming example that is often mistakenly referred to as an "Anointment Taler" on account of its similarity with Hercules' medal, Galster 95, which is actually four years older.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.

Estimate: $5500