DENMARK. 2 Skilling Copper Klippe, 1677. Kristiansstad (Siege coinage).

Bifacial Siege Klippe of the Utmost Rarity and Importance DENMARK. 2 Skilling Copper Klippe, 1677. Kristiansstad (Siege coinage). Christian V. NGC EF Details--Cleaned. KM-5; Hede-131; Sieg-146; Schou-51; Aagaard-8S-1; Bruun-6873. Weight: 2.25 gms. Mintmaster: Hans Wilhelm von Meerheim. Presumably a pattern, this type was quickly discarded in favor of a production of uniface klippe coins. Of the utmost rarity and historical importance, it is the only other known example alongside the one in the Danish National Museum, which is similarly poorly struck. Uniface emergency issue minted during the Swedish siege of Christianstad (Kristianstad) Fortress during the Scanian War. Estimate: €8,000 - €10,000. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Aug. K. Krautwald Collection (Private Sale - 1916). 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

Estimate:£3,370.87

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