NGC Grading LE Bruun Collection offered by Stack’s Bowers

Numismatic Guarantee Company (NGC) was selected to authenticate and note the collection of Lars Emil Bruunwhich represents the most impressive group of Scandinavian pieces in private hands. Stack’s Bowers Galleries will display selections from the collection at ANA World Silver Show in August before offering it in a series of auctions starting September 14, 2024.

Bruun, a Danish entrepreneur who made his fortune in butter and real estate, amassed a collection of 20,000 pieces from Denmark and other Scandinavian countries. He ordered his astonishing collection to be set aside for a century after his death to replace that owned by the Danish government, in case it was lost or destroyed. Now that 100 years have passed, the collection is being donated and the proceeds benefit its heirs.

One of the highlights of the Bruun collection is a Danish NGC AU 55 from 1496 noble. It is the first gold coin struck by Denmark and the first dated coin from the Danish Kingdom, and is unique in private hands, according to Stack& Bowers Galleries.

“Everyone will want to own this prize, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see it sell for over $1 million on auction night,” said Matt Orsinidirector of global and antique numismatics at Stack’s Bowers. “Once the auction series concludes, this cabinet will constitute the most valuable collection of international coins ever sold.”

Another highlight is a Norway (1661) 2 Speciedaler graded NGC AU 58. This famous silver coin Norway vow of allegiance to the King of Denmark, pronounced at Akershusa fortress Oslo depicted on the reverse of the coin. As the 1496 NoblesThis piece is believed to be unique in private hands.

The Part 1 auction also includes a trio of gold rarities minted under Christian IV, whose reign from 1588 to 1648 was the longest of all Scandinavian monarchs and a period of prosperity for the Danish kingdom. These coins are a Denmark 1608 3 GoldGulden graded NGC MS 62, a Denmark 1623 Gluckstadt 10 Ducats graded NGC AU 53 and a Denmark 10 Ducats graded NGC AU 58.

“NGC is honored to have had the opportunity to expertly authenticate, grade and attribute this unprecedented collection. » said Ben WengelNGC Senior Vice President, World Coin Grading. “Many of these coins represent a unique opportunity for advanced collectors of Scandinavian coins, and NGC certification helps them bid with confidence.”

Stack’s Bowers will present coins from the Part 1 auction, which include those in this article, at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinoisfrom August 6 to 10, 2024. You can also see a video of key highlights from the collection at YouTube.com/ngccoinvideos.

The pieces are encapsulated with a special NGC certification label which highlights their link with the prestigious LE Bruun collection. The collection is insured for more than $70 million.

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