Norway 1672-FG specie daler Dav-3653

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Sincona sale 76, lot 1325

This specimen was lot 1325 in Sincona sale 76 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 39,600 CHF (about US$48,067 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"NORWAY. Christian V. 1670-1699. Speciedaler 1672, Christiania. Mit der Signatur FG (Frederik Grüner, Münzmeister in Christiania 1651-1674). Von grösster Seltenheit. Vorzüglich-FDC. NGC MS62. Prachtexemplar von schönster Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina. (kingdom of Norway, Christian V, 1670-99, speciedaler of 1672, Christiania mint, mintmaster's initials "FG". Of the highest rarity, Extremely fine-uncirculated, Cabinet piece of extraordinary condition and wonderful patina.)"

This type was struck 1671-72 only. Another specie daler, KM 109, was struck 1671-74 and is slightly more available tho still rare. Norway passed from Danish to Swedish rule in 1814.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 28.89 g, 0.875 fine silver, this specimen 28.90 g.

Catalog reference: KM 108, Thesen 61, Dav-3653.

Source:

  • Aamlid, J. O., B. Ahlström, K Jonsson and G. Thesen, Norges Mynter fra 995-1992, Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1991.
  • Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
  • Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 76, The Annemarie and Gerd Köhlmoos Collection, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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