DENMARK. Conquest of Elfsborg (Älvsborg) Silver Medal, 1612. Christian

DENMARK. Conquest of Elfsborg (Älvsborg) Silver Medal, 1612. Christian IV. NGC AU-55. Galster-61; JS-208; Ossbahr-4; Bruun-15253. Diameter: 53 mm. Weight: 49 gms. By Thomas Borstorff (TB). Well-patinated example, showing on the obverse the armored king on a prancing horse, while the reverse gives a view of the battle with the (named) Danish regiments laying siege to the fortress and, on the 22nd of May 1612, breaching the main tower. The Kalmar War, 1611-13, was the last attempt by the Danes to subjugate Sweden back into the Kalmar Union of 1396-1521. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,500. 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.

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