DENMARK. Conquest of Vänersborg Silver Medal, 1676. Christian V. NGC

DENMARK. Conquest of Vänersborg Silver Medal, 1676. Christian V. NGC Unc Details--Cleaned. Galster-122; JS-339; Ossbahr-63; Bruun-15340. Diameter: 49 mm. Weight: 38 gms. By Christopher Schneider (CS). Very rare; lightly brushed on both sides but with fine toning and much eye-appeal. The Swedish town and fortress of Vänersborg (literally: Fortress at lake Vänern) was taken by Dano-Norwegian forces on June 25-26, 1676 under the command of Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve, governor-general of Norway, illegitimate son of Frederik III and half brother of Christian V. In September that same year the Danes torched and abandoned Vänersborg, taking with them among other things from Vänerborg church a bell, which now hangs in the Church of Our Savior in Copenhagen. 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.

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