NORWAY. Speciedaler, 1628. Christiania Mint. Christian IV. NGC EF Details--Reverse Scratched.Dav-3529; KM-8; Hede-1; Sieg-15.1; NMD-27B; Schou-24; Bruun-9312. Weight: 25.40 gms. Scarce first year Speciedaler from Norway and a very popular date; evenly worn and with good eye-appeal for the grade; Note the impressive pedigree dating back more than 200 years.<p><p><em>The Mint in Christiania (present day Oslo) was opened in 1628 and the goldsmith, Anders Pedersen was appointed mintmaster on the 28th of April. This and all the following Specie-denominations struck for Christian IV carry the following bible quote (Proverbs 10:22): BENEDICTIO DOMINI DIVITES FACIT ("The blessing of the Lord gives wealth"), referring to the rich silver finds at Kongsberg. The design rather closely imitates the first Norwegian Taler from 1546 minted at Gimsøy, and this combination of a portrait of the king and the axe-bearing lion became a standard for all future Talers minted at Christiania.</em>From the L. E. Bruun Collection.<p>Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).<p>Ex: Peter v. Hemmert Collection (Copenhagen - 1807) Lot # 750.<p><p>
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