DENMARK. 2 Mark Klippe, 1535. Aarhus Mint. Christian III. NGC AU-55.
Galster-92B; Sieg-16; Schou-48; Bruun-4155. Weight: 11.05 gms. Mintmaster: Reynold Junge. Exceptionally well-struck. This extremely rare klippe was issued as payment for the mercenary troops hired by Christian (III) during the war of succession between Christian (III) and his cousin Christian II. It was struck in Aarhus, where the former mintmaster of Gottorp, Reynold Junge had established a new mint, as the elected king needed one within the kingdom itself.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection. Ex: H. H. J. Lynge Collection (Copenhagen - 1899) Lot # 237. Ex: Ole Devegge Collection (Copenhagen - 1851) Lot # 85.

Estimate: €5000.00 - €6000.00