DENMARK. Platina, 1830. Altona Mint. Frederik VI. NGC MS-63.

Choice, much Debated, and Highly Coveted Platinum Issue DENMARK. Platina, 1830. Altona Mint. Frederik VI. NGC MS-63. KM-Unlisted; Sieg-43; JS (1979), p. 11; NNUM (2015, p. 115 ff); Bergsøe-108; Bruun-16157. 9.07 gms. Engraver: Hans Frederik Alsing (FA). This excessively rare and coveted medallic issue, bearing the distinctive denomination "Platina", was struck in the "fashion metal" of the time, platinum, partly to celebrate the King's 62nd birthday on the 28th of January, and partly as a technical test to see if the Mint in Altona could handle the difficult process of minting this very dense metal, which had recently been found in Siberia. Estimate: €20,000 - €25,000. 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.

Estimation:€10,000

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