NORWAY. 1/8 Speciedaler, 1660. Christiania Mint. Frederik III. NGC EF-45.
KM-60; Hede-cf. 1; Sieg-8; NMD-144; Schou-22; Aagaard-72.1; Skaare-552, Bruun-9833. Weight: 3.53 gms. Mintmaster: Frederik Grüner (FG). Engraver: Johan Blum. One of only two known in private hands, this example certainly does not lack for rarity. The weight is consistent with a 1/8 Speciedaler, and was likely produced as such instead of being an off-metal striking of a Ducat. The surfaces are light gray with moderate and mostly even wear on the devices and traces of brilliance within the protected areas of the designs. A type that is not short on beauty, and one that should not be short on suitors.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922). Ex: Alfred Benzon Collection (Copenhagen - 5/1887) Lot # 1172.

Estimate: $20000