DENMARK. Gold Gulden (Rhinsk Gylden) Klippe, 1564. Copenhagen Mint. Frederik II. NGC AU-58.Fr-24; Hede-6; Sieg-24; Schou-3; Bruun-4488. Weight: 3.13 gms. An alluring golden-orange toning further enhances the already sharply struck details. Originally minted by Hans Köppelin in only 995 examples and today of the utmost rarity.<p><em>Presumably struck in the naval anchor forge on Bremerholm next to the royal castle. In 1619 the forge was turned into Holmens Church, which still stands today.</em><p>From the L. E. Bruun Collection.<p>Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).



































