DENMARK. Pewter Pattern 2 Frederik d'or, 1825. Altona Mint. Frederik

DENMARK. Pewter Pattern 2 Frederik d'or, 1825. Altona Mint. Frederik VI. NGC Unc Details--Scratches. Cf. Fr-284; cf. KM-697; cf. Hede-1; cf. Sieg-34; Schou-1; Bruun-8063. Weight: 10.54 gms. Mintmaster: Johan Friedrich Freund (IFF). Engraver: Johannes Conradsen (IC). This piece has been made by joining an obverse and a reverse off-strike in pewter. Of the highest numismatic importance. This exceptional tin pattern of Freund's new "invention" to strengthen international trade, the so-called d'or coins, is highly interesting as it bears the date 1825 - the year before the first gold coins were struck. However, the King had already approved the coinage on 9 August 1825. In light of this, it is not surprising that Freund, even at that early stage, had requested the highly skilled Copenhagen medalist Johannes Conradsen to prepare pattern dies. Estimate: €2,000 - €3,000. 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

Estimate:£842.71

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