Frederik I gold Ore 1735-GZ, SM-45, MS63 NGC. The silver Ore stuck in gold. Lustrous surfaces with soft original toning. A very rare off-metal strike, perhaps intended for presentation. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $9,405.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Frederik I gold Ore 1735-GZ, SM-45, MS63 NGC. The silver Ore stuck in gold. Lustrous surfaces with soft original toning. A very rare off-metal strike, perhaps intended for presentation. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $9,405.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Carl XII gold 1/4 Ducat 1700, Stockholm mint, KM330, Fr-52, SM-22, MS63 NGC. Nicely toned with bold design features. The edge is slightly out-of-round at 1:00, as made. A pleasing example of a rare fractional ducat. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $3,525.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Carl XII gold 1/4 Ducat 1700, Stockholm mint, KM330, Fr-52, SM-22, MS63 NGC. Nicely toned with bold design features. The edge is slightly out-of-round at 1:00, as made. A pleasing example of a rare fractional ducat. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $3,525.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Carl XII Ore 1715, Avesta mint, KM356, SM-206a, MS63 Brown NGC. Lozenged Edge. A spectacular example of this classic Swedish copper rarity with glossy surfaces and well-struck details. Just a gorgeous coin and sure to evoke spirited bidding. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $5,581.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Carl XII Ore 1715, Avesta mint, KM356, SM-206a, MS63 Brown NGC. Lozenged Edge. A spectacular example of this classic Swedish copper rarity with glossy surfaces and well-struck details. Just a gorgeous coin and sure to evoke spirited bidding. Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $5,581.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Carl XI 8 Mark 1670, Stockholm mint, KM276, SM-59a (plain edge), UNC Details (Hair Tooled) NGC. Deeply struck design features with an appealing blend of luster and aged patina, very rare grade for this series. The obverse features a laureate bust of the King while the reverse displays the Three Crowns of Sweden with interlocking reversed C's for Carl. Carl XI was the only son of Carl X Gustaf and father to Carl XII. He was crowned at the age of 17 and managed to secure peace for Sweden for twenty years while reforming many aspects of the Swedish government. Realized $4,993.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Carl XI 8 Mark 1670, Stockholm mint, KM276, SM-59a (plain edge), UNC Details (Hair Tooled) NGC. Deeply struck design features with an appealing blend of luster and aged patina, very rare grade for this series. The obverse features a laureate bust of the King while the reverse displays the Three Crowns of Sweden with interlocking reversed C's for Carl. Carl XI was the only son of Carl X Gustaf and father to Carl XII. He was crowned at the age of 17 and managed to secure peace for Sweden for twenty years while reforming many aspects of the Swedish government. Realized $4,993.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Carl XI 8 Marks 1665, Stockholm mint, KM252, SM-54 (Rare), Dav-4530, MS63 NGC. An absolutely incredible example with aged silvery-gray patina and flashes of luster in the legends. The obverse features a laureate bust of the King with long flowing wig while the reverse displays the crowned coat of arms and the denomination in Roman numerals. An exciting offering which should appeal to collectors of Sweden and world crowns. We doubt that a finer piece could exist. Realized $14,100.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Carl XI 8 Marks 1665, Stockholm mint, KM252, SM-54 (Rare), Dav-4530, MS63 NGC. An absolutely incredible example with aged silvery-gray patina and flashes of luster in the legends. The obverse features a laureate bust of the King with long flowing wig while the reverse displays the crowned coat of arms and the denomination in Roman numerals. An exciting offering which should appeal to collectors of Sweden and world crowns. We doubt that a finer piece could exist. Realized $14,100.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.