Sweden 1878-EB 2 kronor KM-749
This specimen was lot 1285 in Stack's Bowers sale of the L. E. Bruun Collection (Copenhagen, September 2024), where it sold for €40,800 (about US$45,215 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Incredible Proof 1878 2 Kronor with Rich Color, SWEDEN. 2 Kronor, 1878. Stockholm Mint. Oscar II. NGC PROOF-66 Cameo. Mintmaster: Emil Brusewitz (EB). Engraver: Lea Ahlborn (LA). This "OCH" variant is by far the RAREST in the series and demanded in any grade, much less an almost breathtakingly unbelievable Proof-66 Cameo level. There can be no doubt about the proof nature of the strike, with razor sharp details and rims that are squared off at an impressive height. Entrancing and kaleidoscopic color coats the surfaces, with a rich variegation of sapphire, emerald, ruby, and peridot revealing themselves at different points across the surfaces. The cameo contrast is demonstrated in the form of light frost on the devices that provide a contrast against the watery fields. In a collection full of wonders, this lot can boast an appeal that distinguishes it from nearly all others. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922)."
The obverse legend, "OSCAR II SVERIGES OCH NORGES KONUNG" was used in 1878 and 1880, the variant "OSCAR II SVERIGES O. NORGES KONUNG" (KM 742) being used 1876-80.
Recorded mintage: 22,300 plus 171,119 of KM 742.
Specification: 15 g, 0.800 fine silver, 31 mm diameter, reeded edge, this specimen 15.03 g.
Catalog reference: KM-749; SM-47(47); Delzanno-13. Bruun-13675.
- Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1976.
- Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockhlom, 2021.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio, Jeremy Bostwick and Henrik Holt Christensen, The L. E. Bruun Collection - A Corpus of Scandinavian Monetary History Part I, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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