DENMARK. Death of Prince George (Jørgen) Silver Medal, 1708. Frederik

DENMARK. Death of Prince George (Jørgen) Silver Medal, 1708. Frederik IV. NGC MS-61. Galster-297; JS-588; MI-334, 164; Bruun-15489. Diameter; 72 mm. Weight: 141 gms. By Peter Berg. Highly sought and extremely rare, only 31 struck; obverse with soft, subtle toning over lustrous surfaces, reverse with heavier, more mottled and very attractive toning. Prince George was the consort of queen Anne of Great Britain. They married in 1683 and until his death in 1708 he was a important (albeit reluctant) part of the British royal family. Born in 1653 in Copenhagen Castle George (Jørgen) was, as mentioned on the medal, son of Frederik III, brother of Christian V and uncle of Frederik IV of Denmark; he was also the brother-in-law of Karl XI and uncle of Karl XII of Sweden. Estimate: €4,000 - €5,000. 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.

Estimación:€2,000

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