DENMARK. 2 Ducats, ND (1746). Copenhagen Mint. Frederik V. NGC MS-65+★.
Fr-251; KM-553; Hede-2A; Sieg-23.1; Schou-1; Bruun-7601. Weight: 6.96 gms. Mintmaster: Christian Wineke. Engraver: Magnus Gustavus Arbien (A). EXTREMELY RARE with only a very few in private hands, this stunning Double Ducat honoring the accession of Frederik V features a bust of Frederik V counterposed against a bust of the recently deceased Christian VI. This incredible dual portrait Ducat delivers entrancing brilliance, with deep reflective luster pooling in the open fields and hard frosted devices. Finding even a single stray hit or mark is a herculean task, with this golden beauty being both a premium for the grade example, as well as one with tremendous eye appeal for the grade. As was customary the deceased king is wearing laurels, a tradition that continued on the Danish accession pieces through 1863.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Johan G. Guildal Collection (Private Sale - 1918); later published by the Danish Numismatic Society as item 2460 in his collection.

Estimate: $20000