Denmark 1670-GK 2 ducats Fr-136

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Heritage sale 3135, lot 33147
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This specimen was lot 33147 in Heritage sale 3135 (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $122,000. The catalog description[1] noted, "Denmark: Astonishingly Lustrous 2 Ducat in Mint State. Christian V gold 2 Ducat 1670-GK MS62 NGC, Copenhagen mint. Mintmaster: Gotfred Krüger. The remarkably elaborate portrait of the young king--one of the best at the hands of engraver Jeremias Hercules-- shows brilliantly on the golden surfaces that flash with luster. Mint State in every regard and worthy of a premi[u]m bid. Ex. L. E. Bruun Collection (Stack's Bowers, March 2025, Lot 13171); Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private sale, 1922)." This double ducat is a rare one year type.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.98 g, 0.979 fine gold, this specimen 6.97 g.

Catalog reference: KM 328, Fr-136, Hede-1, Bruun-6753.

Source:

  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • 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.
  • Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
  • [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2026 September 1 - 5 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3135, featuring The Vila Rica Collection of Brazilian Gold Coins, Part II, and The Grundy Collection of Latin American and Spanish Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2026.

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