DENMARK. 2 Mark, 1535. Roskilde Mint. Christian III. NGC AU-58.Galster-97; Sieg-14; Schou-9; Bruun-4186. Weight: 14.96 gms. Mintmaster: Reynold Junge. Although somewhat double-struck, the present example is vastly superior to what is normally seen at auctions. An unusually nice portrait, struck on a sound flan with considerable luster remaining.<p><p><em>During the war of succession, the so-called Counts Feud, the Mint had to move with the army, and in August 1535 Reynold Junge established a new Mint at the royal court in Roskilde.</em><p>From the L. E. Bruun Collection.<p>Ex: Joh. G. Guildal Collection (Private Sale - 1918); later published by the Danish Numismatic Society as item 243 in his collection.<p>
