NORWAY. 2 Speciedaler, 1662-FG. Christiania Mint. Frederik III. NGC Unc Details--Cleaned.Dav-3610; KM-89; Hede-42; Sieg-47; NMD-54; Aagaard-78.2; Schou-18; Bruun-9887. Weight: 57.46 gms. Mintmaster: Frederik Grüner. Engraver: Johan Blum (obverse). A ravishing example with an abundance of luster and a wonderful strike befitting of this majestic piece. Unique in private hands with only two more examples registered in the national collections of Denmark and Norway. The obverse was engraved in Copenhagen by the medalist Johan Blum and is widely considered one of his most successful works of all. The dignified portrait is larger than usual, eminently balanced and with a bonanza of details.<p>From the L. E. Bruun Collection.<p>Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).<p>Ex: C. F. Schubart Collection (Copenhagen - 1831) Lot # 1194.<p><p><p>
