DENMARK. 2 Ducats, 1746. Copenhagen Mint. Frederik V. NGC MS-65★.
Fr-253; KM-555; Hede-4A; Sieg-25.1; Schou-4; Bruun-7604. Weight: 6.97 gms. Mintmaster: I. M. Wineke. Engraver: Magnus Gustavus Arbien (A). Of the HIGHEST RARITY, this most pleasing Double Ducat features an appeal that combines occident and orient. The beautiful flan struck on Chinese gold displays impressive details, with bright details that are sparkling with frosty luster. The fields shine, and finding even a single fault is difficult. About as alluring as one could ever expect an example of this desirable type, and as such, a piece that will generate enthusiasm from across the numismatic spectrum. As the text, EX AURO SINICO ("From Chinese gold") reveals, this type was stuck from Chinese gold traded for silver by the Danish Asiatic Company acting under protection by the king (REGALIBUS AUSPICIIS). The Danish Asiatic Company was the successor to the Danish East India Company founded in 1730, and began trade with Qing China at Canton. Traveling through the Danish outposts on the Indian Subcontinent, the Danish Asiatic Company found little success and lost its monopoly on Danish trade with the Orient in 1772. All former outposts became crown colonies a few years later, ending the brief run of the Company.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.

Estimate: $30000