{"id":38461,"date":"2025-12-24T01:07:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T01:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpnewswire.com\/news\/l-e-bruun-collection-part-iv-heads-to-new-york-in-march-2026\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T01:07:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T01:07:45","slug":"l-e-bruun-collection-part-iv-heads-to-new-york-in-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpnewswire.com\/news\/l-e-bruun-collection-part-iv-heads-to-new-york-in-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"L. E. Bruun Collection Part IV Heads to New York in March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Stack's<\/p>\n

In March 2026, one of the most important Scandinavian numismatic collections<\/strong> ever assembled returns to the Stack\u2019s Bowers auction stage, this time in New York City.<\/p>\n

On March 24\u201325, 2026<\/strong>, Stack\u2019s Bowers Galleries<\/strong><\/a><\/span> will present Part IV of the legendary L. E. Bruun Collection<\/strong> at the Kosciuszko Foundation on East 65th Street. By that point, the ongoing dispersal of the collection will have already produced remarkable results. Across multiple live and internet auctions, nearly 5,000 lots<\/strong> have realized more than \u20ac32 million, buyers\u2019 premium included.<\/p>\n

Yet, despite those impressive totals, some of the most visually striking and technically elite coins remain.<\/p>\n

A Focus on Top Pop Scandinavian Coins<\/h3>\n

The March 2026 sale places its emphasis squarely on Top Pop and high-grade coins spanning the full arc of Scandinavian numismatics. Collectors can expect material ranging from Viking Age pennies through the decimal coinage of the 20th century.<\/p>\n

According to Michael Fornitz<\/strong>, Director of Stack\u2019s Bowers Galleries Copenhagen<\/strong>, the quality of the surviving coins sets this offering apart.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany of the coins were obtained directly from the Royal Mints of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, or were even sourced from royal collections,\u201d Fornitz explained.<\/strong> \u201cThey are unrivalled in beauty and conservation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, the sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire coins that combine elite provenance with exceptional preservation.<\/p>\n

Danish Colonial Coinage Takes Center Stage<\/h3>\n

Beyond Scandinavia itself, the auction also highlights important issues from Denmark\u2019s former overseas territories. Coins from the Danish West Indies and Tranquebar, Denmark\u2019s historic trading post on India\u2019s eastern coast, feature prominently.<\/p>\n

The Danish West Indies, today known as the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, were sold to the United States in 1917. Ever since, their coinage has drawn sustained interest from collectors worldwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cL. E. Bruun had an unsurpassed collection of coins from the former Danish colonies,\u201d Fornitz noted.<\/strong> \u201cWe are delighted to introduce this fantastic selection to bidders in New York.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Bruun\u2019s Passion for Anglo-Scandinavian Pennies<\/h3>\n

Lars Emil Bruun\u2019s collecting interests extended well beyond Danish issues. In particular, he pursued silver pennies of the Danish kings who ruled England in the 11th century, Cnut, Harold Harefoot, and Harthacnut.<\/p>\n

Bruun assembled more than 1,200 different examples, selecting only the finest pieces available during his lifetime. For the March 2026 auction, Stack\u2019s Bowers has chosen an exclusive group of these pennies, all boasting strong eye appeal and high technical grades.<\/p>\n

Highlights from L. E. Bruun Collection, Part IV<\/h3>\n

Among the standout coins offered in New York:<\/h4>\n