Denmark 1662-IS 2 ducat Fr-117

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Heritage sale 3029, lot 30042
photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 30042 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $15,275. The catalog description[1] noted, "1662 Frederik III 2 Ducats Danish Rarity Frederik III gold 2 Ducats 1662, MS62 NGC. Obv. Crowned bust of Frederik III right in inner circle. Rev. Crowned arms, with cross, divides date. Fully struck, with brilliant luster. An absolutely amazing example of this rare early issue. Frederik III was king of Denmark and Norway until his death in 1670. During his reign he changed the monarchy from elective to absolute, and fought two costly wars with Sweden. Ex: Bruun Collection. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman/B.G. Johnson." This two year type of 1662-63 is very rare, like the rest of the gold issues of Denmark during the period. The initials IS stood for Jacob Schwiegelt, previously mint master in Glückstadt, 1644-1660.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.95 g, .979 fine gold, .219 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM 244, Fr-117, Hede-33A.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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