20,000-coin collection worth $74 million, spanning Viking age to 1496, auctioned in Copenhagen, benefiting Bruun's relatives per will.

Lars Emil Bruun’s extensive 20,000-piece coin collection, valued at around $74 million, will be auctioned in Copenhagen, a century after his death. The collection includes rare coins and medals from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and England, dating back to the Viking age. The auction will feature 286 coins, starting with a 1496 coin for King Hans. Proceeds will benefit Bruun's relatives, as outlined in his will, and the collection is deemed the most valuable non-US coin collection ever sold.

September 13, 2024
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