Norway 1651-FG specie daler Dav-3590

Heritage sale 3029, lot 30224

This specimen was lot 30224 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $21,150. The catalog description^[1] noted, "A Classic Rarity Frederick III Specie Daler 1651-FG (bottle), MS62 NGC. Steel gray patina with sharply struck design features, a rare and most popular type in this select quality. The 'bottle' privy mark was the symbol for Frederick Gruner from 1651-1659. A classic rarity in the Norwegian series which will undoubtedly evoke spirited bidding competition." This type, listed for 1651-52, is rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 28.72 g, 0.875 fine silver.

Catalog reference: NM 40, Dav-3590.

Source:

• 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]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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