DENMARK. 3 Krone, 1695. Copenhagen Mint. Christian V. NGC MS-62.
KM-430; Dav-3646; Hede-101; Sieg-53; Schou-14; Kold-126d; Bruun-7191. Weight: 54.37 gms. Mintmaster: Christian Wineke (CW). Engraver: Anton Meybusch. EXTREMELY RARE, with a search yielding no other examples of this date trading or being held in private collections. Given this, one might be tempted to take this coin no matter the condition, though fortunately that choice is not presented here, with this example being exemplary on technical preservation. Soft color has uncoiled itself across the surfaces, and handling is very limited. The strike is extremely sharp (despite being rotated prior to a second striking), with no complaints to be raised. For the collector looking for a coin that packs a double punch of beauty and scarcity, this piece certainly fulfills both requirements.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922). Ex: Carl F. Schubart Collection (Copenhagen - 8/1831) Lot # 1703.

Estimate: $15000