NORWAY. 1/2 Speciedaler, 1656. Christiania Mint. Frederik III. NGC AU-58.
KM-47; Hede-20A; Sieg-17; NMD-124; Schou-16: Aagaard-46.5; Bruun-9717. Weight: 14.26 gms. Mintmaster: Frederik Grüner (FG). Obverse engraved by Jeremias Hercules. An impeccable example of one of Frederik III's always highly sought after and VERY RARE 1/2 Speciedalers adorned by speckles of blue and orange toning.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Ex: H. H. J. Lynge Collection (Copenhagen - 1899) Lot # 1158. Ex: Alfred Benzon Collection (Copenhagen - 5/1887) Lot # 1080.

Estimate: $140000