Any Bruun wins?
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I underbid the Greenland Dollar. I’m guessing the book bid was much larger than the final price.
It was the “Island” variety and completely different dies and unique features from the other 1777 dated examples. Only one in private hands as far as I can gather based on Hal Salvesen and Jesse Peters 1970’s-80’s publications. Stacks completely missed that.
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Sorry you missed it.
None so far, hoping to add one though.
I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
Anyone mind sharing a link to the auction? Or did I miss the auction?
Did you win?
No, pretty sure I’ll get more chances though
I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
What coin was it? PM if you prefer not saying here.
I managed to buy 4 coins. This is the most interesting of them.
Cataloged as follows:
DENMARK. Goldgulden (Rhinsk Gulden) Klippe, 1563. Copenhagen Mint. Frederik II. NGC AU-55.
Fr-19; Hede-3; Sieg-23; Schou-3; Bruun-4421. Weight: 3.23 gms. Mintmaster and engraver: Johan of Vilna. Of the original mintage of 2,259 examples, only a handful is still in existence, with about three in private hands. Exceptionally well-struck on a broad an even flan.
Struck from gold provided by the king's brother-in-law, August, Elector of Saxony, in order to finance the Danish war efforts in the Northern Seven Years' War, 1563-1570.
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I tried to buy this one, but was not close.
Here's another pick-up.
DENMARK. 2 Ducats, 1746. Copenhagen Mint. Frederik V. NGC MS-65★.
Fr-253; KM-555; Hede-4A; Sieg-25.1; Schou-4; Bruun-7604. Weight: 6.97 gms. Mintmaster: I. M. Wineke. Engraver: Magnus Gustavus Arbien (A). Of the HIGHEST RARITY, this most pleasing Double Ducat features an appeal that combines occident and orient. The beautiful flan struck on Chinese gold displays impressive details, with bright details that are sparkling with frosty luster. The fields shine, and finding even a single fault is difficult. About as alluring as one could ever expect an example of this desirable type, and as such, a piece that will generate enthusiasm from across the numismatic spectrum.
As the text, EX AURO SINICO ("From Chinese gold") reveals, this type was stuck from Chinese gold traded for silver by the Danish Asiatic Company acting under protection by the king (REGALIBUS AUSPICIIS). The Danish Asiatic Company was the successor to the Danish East India Company founded in 1730, and began trade with Qing China at Canton. Traveling through the Danish outposts on the Indian Subcontinent, the Danish Asiatic Company found little success and lost its monopoly on Danish trade with the Orient in 1772. All former outposts became crown colonies a few years later, ending the brief run of the Company.
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That die polisher gave 110% that day
8 Reales Madness Collection
Congrats, Andy!
https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/auctions/3-1AKQTC/the-l-e-bruun-collection-a-corpus-of-scandinavian-monetary-history-part-i-lots-1001-1286
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Dang, that's cool!!
Had great fun with @MrEureka at this event. He even held my hand as I tried to win various highly competitive lots (mostly without success!). I did win two which I really liked.
DENMARK. Speciedaler, 1618. Copenhagen Mint; Privy Mark: Clover. Christian IV. NGC MS-62.
KM-44; Dav-3514; Hede-53C; Sieg-102.3; Schou-2; Bruun-5001. Weight: 28.60 gms. Mintmaster: Nicolaus Schwabe. An absolutely brilliant example with a nice cabinet toning and splendid details throughout. A tremendous Speciedaler preserved at a splendid Mint State level that is quite uncommon.
Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Johan G. Guildal Collection (Private Sale - 1918); later published by the Danish Numismatic Society as item 598 in his collection.
and this one
DENMARK. Speciedaler, 1623. Gluckstadt Mint. Christian IV. NGC MS-63.
KM-15; Dav-3668; Hede-156; Sieg-183.1; Schou-16; Lange-34; Bruun-5332. Weight: 29.07 gms. Mintmaster: Albert Dionis. A stunningly choice example of this popular type, with surfaces that have acquired a rather pleasant tone and have largely escaped forms of major handling. For preciseness, a few small areas with doubling or incompleteness of strike are noted, particularly at the date, but the overall depiction is quite satisfactory.
The city of Glückstadt (literally: City of luck) had been founded by Christian IV only seven years earlier, in 1616. The idea was to creative a Danish rival to the important City of Hamburg. Promising settlers tax exemption and, radically for the time, freedom of religion, the city soon flourished, becoming the home of the first Jewish settlers in Denmark. Many of the coins struck at Glückstadt depict Lady Luck standing on a globe, as does this astounding piece.
Taler Custom Set
Ancient Custom Set
Congratulations to both @MrEureka and @Zohar - amazing pieces. Was fascinating to watch it on and off throughout the day (albeit a bit slow moving at times). Amazing the number of lots which noted piece was only example, or one of a handful, in private hands.
OK, here's another.
DENMARK. 1/2 Ducat, 1647. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC AU-58.
Fr-42a; KM-151; Hede-40; Sieg-126; Schou-4; Bruun-5814. Weight: 1.68 gms. Mintmaster: Heinrich Köhler. Engraver: Hans zum Busch. Sharply struck on an unusually even flan and altogether an absolutely charming example with all details presenting very well. EXTREMELY RARE with only a very few privately owned examples. Due to its "spectacular" design this type has always ranked among the most coveted of all from the Danish Renaissance. The latin inscription, VIDE MIRA DOMI ("Behold the wonders of the Lord") found below a pair of spectacles refers to the gold that was found near Arendal in Norway.
The king had high hopes for this find and had this highly unusual series of Ducats made from the Norwegian gold which was brought to Copenhagen to be refined by the alchemist and goldsmith, Caspar Herbach.
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I had no idea that this coin existed before this sale, but as a chopmark collector this piece is wonderful. There are so few types that have such a tangible connection to Danish trade with the Far East, even though this is not actually a trade issue (the 1671 2 Speciedaler was also tremendous, as a Danish East India Company issue).
Here's hoping that I can track down the single known Greenland Dollar with chopmarks one of these days!
@Zohar - I watched just a couple coins out of the ~300 lots. That 1623 Speciedaler was one of them. The pre-auction estimate made me think I might have a chance... not so much as it turned out!
Congrats on the NEWP!
My current "Box of 20"
Wow! Congratulations for all your wins - What great coins you guys bought!
first, I eagerly hope to see Andy's fourth catch - the first three seem to be things that never come around, so they're worth stretching for, and someone will always stretch a little more
second, anyone know where these coins went for imho strong prices? did Scandinavian collectors rip the collection apart like patient rich frothy Pittman-paddle zombies? did dealers get bits and pieces? was there a prominent buyer or two? if it all went to UAE I'm going to be disappointed somehow, just don't even tell me. I'm very curious to hear any firsthand observations. 👍
@MrEureka was there in person. Maybe he can share his perspective?
DENMARK. Ducat, 1667. Copenhagen Mint. Frederik III. NGC AU-58.
Fr-82; KM-304; Hede-35; Sieg-125; Schou-5; Aagaard-61.1; Bruun-6573. Weight: 3.47 gms. Mintmaster: Gotfred Krüger (GK). A superlative example of this EXTREMELY RARE type that bears close resemblance to Krüger's Speciedalers from the same year (Hede 73). The surfaces are bright and rich, with strong details throughout and limited signs of actual handling or circulation.
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Many of the coins sold to internet bidders, so you couldn't tell where they went. And even when a coin sold to a floor bidder, the winning bidder's number was rarely called out, so it was hard to know who bought what unless you actually caught the bidder raising his paddle. That said, I was in the back of the room as usual and did see a fair amount of what was happening. Based on what I saw, what I didn't see, and what I heard from others after the sale, it seems to me that not much of the Danish material will stay in Denmark, most of the Norwegian went to Norway, and I have no idea about the Swedish. But I could be wrong.
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An amazing offering… congrats to the successful bidders
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