DENMARK. 1/2 Krone, 1771. Copenhagen Mint. Christian VII. NGC MS-64.

DENMARK. 1/2 Krone, 1771. Copenhagen Mint. Christian VII. NGC MS-64. KM-621; Hede-24; Sieg-15; Schou-8; FP-E3; Bruun-7762. Weight: 8.94 gms. Mintmaster: Hans Schivern Knoph (K). Engraver: Johan Ephraim Bauert. Nearly Gem Mint State with a lovely rainbow toning. This beautiful one-year type was struck in only 1,013 pieces for the king's birthday on the 29th of January. Most were used as largesse money at the riding court at Christiansborg Castle.The issue seems to have been instigated by the minister Johann Friedrich Struensee, who was also the mentally ill king's physician. The following year Struensee was arrested, quartered and decapitated for having an affair with the Queen, Caroline Mathilde. Estimate: €1,400 - €1,800. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. To view supplemental information and all items from the L.E. Bruun Collection, click here. Please note: Bid amounts do not include VAT. Buyers which are non-VAT registered entities or individuals who take delivery of lots within EU countries subject to margin scheme taxation will be invoiced a VAT charge and a Buyer’s Premium for a total of 27.5% based upon the total amount of the hammer. Please see the Terms and Conditions. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com

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