SWEDEN. Mark, 1557. Åbo Mint. Gustav Vasa. NGC AU Details--Environmental

SWEDEN. Mark, 1557. Åbo Mint. Gustav Vasa. NGC AU Details--Environmental Damage. SM-234; Delzanno-100; Appelgren-cf. 965 (1905, 1183); Bruun-11494. Weight: 11.32 gms. Mintmaster: Hans Hansson. Engraver: Erik Olofsson. A rare date, with gray, dusty surfaces; a flan flaw on the portrait should be noted but the coin appears uncirculated and extremely good for the date. The 1556-58 emissions from Åbo (present day Turku, Finland) was the result of the war with Russia and the need for Gustav Adolf, who led the war from Viborg and Åbo, to pay his troops. Estimate: €5,000 - €7,000. Provenance: From the L.E. Bruun Collection. Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922). 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.

Estimate:£2,098.75

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