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Einstakt safn Freys Jóhannessonar af íslenskum peningaseðlum verður á uppboði í beinni útsendingu hjá Bruun Rasmussen 7. nóvember

Einstakt einkasafn íslenskra peningaseðla á uppboði

Besta einkasafn íslenskra peningaseðla sem fyrirfinnst er nú sett á uppboð hjá Bruun Rasmussen þegar uppboðshúsið heldur sitt fyrsta uppboð í beinni útsendingu 7. nóvember í nýju aðsetri sínu í Lyngby.

The more than 2,000-year-old denarius from the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC was sold for EUR 570,000 (including buyer’s premium) at Bruun Rasmussen. Leading the sale from the podium was Chief Numismatist and auctioneer, Michael Fornitz.

Denarius from the Assassination of Caesar Sold for EUR 570,000

An extremely precious denarius from one of the most famous assassinations in world history was sold Thursday afternoon for a staggering EUR 570,000 (including buyer’s premium) at Bruun Rasmussen – Part of the Bonhams Network. This is the denarius that the Roman senator Brutus had minted in connection with the murder of Julius Caesar more than 2,000 years ago.

The legendary medal of honour is today a true gem in Danish maritime history and will be sold at auction at Bruun Rasmussen on 26 April in Copenhagen.

The Legendary Medal of Honour from the Battle of Copenhagen up for Auction

221 years ago this month, Frederik VI personally bestowed Captain Arenfeldt with a distinguished gold medal after the Battle of Copenhagen. This legendary medal of honour is today a true gem in Danish maritime history and will be sold at auction at Bruun Rasmussen on 26 April in Copenhagen.

Royal presentation set from 1854. Estimate: DKK 100,000.

​Great Coin Collections up for Auction in Copenhagen

Bruun Rasmussen’s international coin auction of the spring, will take place in Copenhagen on Tuesday 10 May with a total of 724 lots spread out over three catalogues, which contain two large private coin collections - including a unique, royal presentation set from 1854 estimated at DKK 100,000.

Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers

Bruun Rasmussen has since 1948 sold art, design, jewellery, wristwatches, antiques and collectibles such as wine, books, coins and stamps. As the leading auction house in Denmark, we sell over 75,000 items every year at our Online Auctions at bruun-rasmussen.dk and at Live Auctions at the auction house in Lyngby.

Our specialists are the most experienced and competent in the industry. The work in the auction house places great demands on our knowledge of art and trends on the market. This way, we can provide valuations and advice of the highest quality – which has become our trademark – and thereby offer the best lots from all categories and achieve high hammer prices for the benefit of our customers.

At Bruun Rasmussen, we are one of Europe's most modern and digital auction houses, and it is only natural for us to adapt to changes in the market. Innovation is part of our DNA, while we are also deeply rooted in our history.

In 2022, after having been family-owned through three generations, we became part of the international “Bonhams Network”, expanding our global reach and access to specialists all over the world. We strategically present and sell art where it makes the most sense in relation to potential buyers.

Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers

Nørgaardsvej 3
2800 Kongens Lyngby
Denmark

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