DENMARK. Penny Bracteate, ND (1154-82). Northern Jutland. Valdemar

DENMARK. Penny Bracteate, ND (1154-82). Northern Jutland. Valdemar I (the Great). ABOUT UNCIRCULATED, fragmented. Hauberg-25; Poulsen-JY31.1; Bruun-2311. Excessively rare Bracteate Penny with only four examples known, all of them from the same hoard. Missing about 1/3 of the coin, and the remaining bit broken in two; nonetheless, this is the very first time in Danish numismatic history a non-deity female is shown on a coin: The King and Queen facing each other, separated by a palm branch. The coin appears About Uncirculated, with sharp details. Estimate: €300 - €400. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922). Ex: Biersted Hoard (1860). 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.

Estimate:£125.38

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