(◊) DENMARK. 2 Krone (Corona Danica), 1618. Copenhagen Mint. Christian

(◊) DENMARK. 2 Krone (Corona Danica), 1618. Copenhagen Mint. Christian IV. NGC EF-45. Dav-3516; KM-61.1; Hede-105B; Sieg-87.6; Schou-26; Harck-13.1.1. Weight: 37.76 gms. Mintmaster: Johan Post. Handsomely toned; insignificant die-break at the lower reverse. This beautiful broad Krone (Corona Danica) is in many ways the archetypical coin of Christian IV. The denomination, inspired by the English Crown, was introduced in 1618 with the intention that it should pass for 1-½ Speciedaler but the king had arranged for the silver to be debased to pocket a sum for his own slender purse. This was of course quickly found out and the foreign merchants refused to accept these new "Kroner" at face value.Among the public, the king's abbreviated royal motto, RFP (Regna Firmat Pietas / "Justice strengthens the realms") was soon interpreted as R(iget) F(attes) P(enge) ("The kingdom is in want of money"). Estimate: €1,000 - €1,200. (◊) This lot has been consigned from the European Union and will be shipped or picked up from our Denmark office once the auction concludes. Item is subject to full VAT for non-VAT registered entities or individuals who take delivery of lots within EU countries. For buyers taking possession in Denmark, the lot is subject to margin scheme taxation (in Danish “brugtmoms”). All lots shipped to countries outside of the E.U. will be billed an additional one-half percent (1/2%) for insurance (minimum of €10). For any lots delivered outside of Denmark the declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price plus its buyer’s premium. Buyer shall be responsible for paying all applicable taxes, duties, and customs charges for all lots delivered outside Denmark. Please see Terms and Conditions. Click here for certification details from NGC. Click here to see Coins in Motion.

Estimate:£503.7

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