NORWAY. 1/2 Speciedaler, 1653-FG. Christiania Mint. Frederik III. NGC EF-40.KM-47; Hede-20A; Sieg-17; NMD-121; Aagaard-46.2; Schou-25; Bruun-9664. Weight: 14.12 gms. Mintmaster: Frederik Grüner. Engraver: Jeremias Hercules (obverse). Strong portrait and pleasantly toned. Of the three recorded examples this is the only one in private ownership with the two others being in the National collections of Denmark and Norway.<p>From the L. E. Bruun Collection.<p>Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
