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Sale 83
The New York Sale
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Lot 2351 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, 2 Kopecks 1914 C?? Nicholas II, 1894-1917, 2 Kopecks 1914 C?? Bit 244, B 69, Uzd 3942. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 64 RB. Deep orange-brown. Choice brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
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$152 |
Lot 2352 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, ½ Kopeck 1914 C?? Nicholas II, 1894-1917, ½ Kopeck 1914 C?? Bit 274, B 25, Uzd 3944. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 63 BN. Brilliant PROOF.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
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$936 |
Lot 2353 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, ¼ Kopeck 1898 C?? Nicholas II, 1894-1917, ¼ Kopeck 1898 C?? Birmingham mint. Bit 297, B 5, Uzd 3881. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 65 RB. Toned a rich claret-brown. Choice brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
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$164 |
Lot 2354 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, PATTERN 1 Kopeck 1916. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, PATTERN 1 Kopeck 1916. St. Petersburg mint. Bit 372 (R3), B 1, Uzd 3960. Rarest variety with reverse pelleted field. Toned. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
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$52,650 |
Lot 2355 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Token. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Token. Russian Steam Navigation & Commerce Co. 25 Kopecks, nd. Lead. 4.06 gm. Ship sailing left, French legend around / ‘25 KOP’ within wreath. Rare and apparently unpublished. A few reverse hairlines, otherwise. Choice uncirculated Ex "The New York Sale" XXI, Jan. 8, 2009, New York, lot 1358.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$468 |
Lot 2356 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russo-Finnish coinage, 20 Markkaa 1913 S. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russo-Finnish coinage, 20 Markkaa 1913 S. Bit 391, Uzd 4821 (R). Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 66. Gem brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$585 |
Lot 2357 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Bronze. 57 mm. By N. Kozin. Imperial Caucasian Agricultural Society, 18(95). Prize Medal. Diakov 1188.2 (R1), Sm 1080/b. Farmer plowing field with yoke of oxen l., sun rising behind / ?? ???????? 18— within wreath adorned with agricultural implements, initials H.K. at bottom. Glossy caramel-brown. Uncirculated Ex World Art Medals Auction, ‘Russian Medals’, Part III, Philadelphia 1981, lot 756.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
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Lot 2358 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Silver. 70.5 mm., By F. Vernon. For the Visit of the Russian Squadron to France, 1896. Diakov 1215.1 (R1). France, standing on the shore, a cherub holding the Russian flag behind her, welcomes ships sailing in the distance / Russian flag flying above an anchor, cannon with shells and oak branch, the sea on the background. Matte surfaces, attractive types. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$936 |
Lot 2359 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Plaque. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Plaque. Silvered Lead. Uniface. 100x61 mm. Unsigned. Les Cinque Journées Russe – Visit of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna to France, 1896. Within ornate frame, France welcomes a small figure holding the Russian flag; to the right Nicholas II, clad in a Cossack uniform, a khinjal in his belt, looks on, the French president and the tsarina beside him; military review in the background left. Felt-backed. A pleasing and unusual piece. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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Lot 2360 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Bronze. 67.5 mm. By M. Skudnov. Centennial of the Birth of Alexander Pushkin, 1899. Prize Medal of the Imperial Academy of Sciences. Diakov 1289.1, Sm 1159. Head l. of the great Romanticist writer / Four-line legend above montage of lit altar, palm, laurel branches, mask, lyre, pen and inkwell. Soft orange highlights. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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$439 |
Lot 2361 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Bronze. 63 mm. By A. Vasyutinsky. 200th Anniversary of the Naval Cadets Corps, 1901. Diakov 1327.1, Sm 1215. Conjoined heads l. of Peter the Great and Nicholas II / Neptune, holding trident with both hands, reclining l. on dais inscribed with school legend, laurel and oak branches resting on its face. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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Lot 2362 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Bronze. 65.5 mm. By A. Vasyutinsky. Centennial of the Page Corps, 1902. Diakov 1366.1, Sm 1255. Nicholas II head l. / Laureate head of Alexander I r. Café au lait, a few tiny dirt spots. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$468 |
Lot 2363 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. GOLD. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. GOLD. 78 mm. 278.1 gm. By A. Griliches, Jr. Construction of the Tunnel through the Grand Chingan in Manchuria, 1903. Diakov 1385.1 (R5), Sm 1312. Russia standing ¾ r., one hand on a shield with the Imperial eagle, the other bracing the plans for the railway, six-line legend above, laurel branch and shield inscribed with the project’s vital dates to the right ("Begun 1901, Completed 1903" – the tunnel, though, would actually be completed in 1904); signed ?????X??? ???? on the groundline / In a central circle: a train emerges from the tunnel, which is decorated with a Russian eagle and a Chinese Imperial dragon on either side; plan of the tunnel above; ????????? ?????????? ????????? ????????? ? ? ????????? ??????? ??? ? ? ? ? ???????? (Constructed by the East Chinese Railway Society, Tunnel Constructor Engineer N.N. Bocharov). An Extremely rare medal of interest to both Russian and Chinese collectors. Obverse scratch and some minor contact marks. Extremely fine. At the time of its completion, the Hingan Tunnel through the Great Chingan mountain range (Da Xing Gang Ling), traversing 3,078 meters (2 ½ miles), was Russia’s longest railway tunnel.
Estimated Value $75,000-UP.
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Lot 2364 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Bronze. 45.9 mm. Unsigned. International Photography Exhibition, Moscow 1901. Prize Medal of the Moscow Artistic Photography Society, Awarded 1908. Diakov 1339.1 (R2), Sm--. Muse, holding laurel branch, seated atop a plinth inscribed with the name of the society / Society’s name around, engraved in the center: ?????? ????????????? ??????????????? ??I?????? 1908. A rare and charming medal that is seldom encountered. Choice extremely fin.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$468 |
Lot 2365 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Bronze. 64 mm. Unsigned (by A. Vasyutinsky). 200th Anniversary of St. Petersburg, 1903. Diakov 1370.2 (R1). Laureate head of Peter the Great l. / Russia standing in clouds, beneath a radiant star, holding wreath and shield emblazoned with the Imperial eagle, below is a city panorama. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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$380 |
Lot 2366 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Set of 7 items: Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Set of 7 items: 1) Medal. Bronze. 60.3 mm. By A. Griliches, Jr. In Honor of V.B. Frederiks 50 Years of Service, 1908. Diakov 1446.1 (R1), Sm 1375. Uniformed bust of Frederiks r. / Anniversary dates with five-line legend at center. Trivial reverse deposits. Choice about uncirculated 2) Presentation Medal. Gilt Bronze. By A. Griliches, Jr. In Honor of V.B. Frederiks 50 Years of Service, 1908. Cf.Diakov 1446.1 (unlisted in Gilt). Types as last. Uncirculated 3) Miniature framed obverse and reverse illustrations of the medals above. Pebbled, turquoise deluxe leather covers; maker’s imprint in gold letters on back: "A. Peterson, Demidev Court 9, St. Petersburg. Inset, beveled glass panes over meticulous illustrations at left and right – the illustrations possibly by Griliches. Very well preserved 4) A second miniature framed medal illustrations ‘album’ as above. Very well preserved 5) Imperial Russian Court Calendar for the Year 1910. 4 x 5 ½ inches. Deluxe veined, green leather covers with raised black wood framing and gold imprint "1910" on spine; gold-edged pages. Important church and court dates with individual pages and appropriate space for notes. Private pencil notations in French on some of the pages. 6) Directory and Protocol of the Imperial Russia Court for the Year 1911. 4 ½ x 5 ¾ inches. Red leather covers; gold imprint: "(Imperial eagle) ?????????? ????????? 1911" on front, repeated on spine; gold-edged pages. Very well preserved. 7) Framed black & white photo of the Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Count Frederiks. 7 x 5 7/8" matted and in contemporary frame. Set aboard the Imperial yacht Standart, the Count, uniformed and festooned with Orders and decorations, stands next to the young Romanov heir apparent, who wears a sailor’s uniform. Inscribed in French on the back. The photo pristine, the frame missing part of lower border at right, otherwise well-preserved (Lot of 7, only 6 illustrated), Very well preserved. Provenance: from the family of the late Count V.B. Frederiks. The Finno-Russian statesman, Vladimir Borisovich Frederiks (Adolf Andreas Woldemar Freedericksz; 1838-1927), was appointed in 1897, at the age of 60, Imperial Household Minister. Praised by the French ambassador as "the very personification of court life," Frederiks held his position until the abdication of Nicholas II in 1917. He was responsible for the administration of the Imperial family’s personal affairs and living arrangements, as well as the awarding of Imperial honors and medals. During the March Revolution, Frederiks’ home was pillaged and destroyed by fire. He lived in Petrograd until 1924 when he was allowed to go to Finland, where he spent the remaining years of his life.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
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Lot 2367 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Silver. 51.3 mm. 64.42 gm. Unsigned. Imperial Don-Kuban-Terek Society of Agriculture, n.d. (1908-1909). Prize Medal. Diakov 1471.1 (R3). Nicholas II head l. within wreath / Imperial eagle, Society legend around. Matte finish. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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$1,755 |
Lot 2368 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Bronze. 60 mm. By uncertain and Stefano Johnson. On the Death of Pyotr A. Stolypin, 1911. Diakov 1518.2 (R1), Sm--. Bust l. of the Minister of Internal Affairs, signed ‘Ximenes" (?) lower right / Four-line legend by laurel branches, signed S. JOHNSON lower left. Rare. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
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Lot 2369 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medals of Nicholas II, Medal. Bronze. 76.5 mm. By A. Vasyutinsky. Centennial of the Alexandrovsky Lyceum, 1911. Diakov 1521.1 (R1), Sm 1443. Nicholas II bust l. above Lyceum, signed ? ??????? under groundline / Laureate head of Alexander I l., church before, lyre behind, signed ? ??????? at right. Matte finish. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
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Lot 2370 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Numismatic-related Medals, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Numismatic-related Medals, Medal. Copper-nickel. 30 mm. Unsigned. To Commemorate the Opening of the Numismatic Trade Company ‘Moneti i Medali’ by I.M. Kholodkovsky in St. Petersburg, 1907. Four-line legend on scroll, legend around / ?????? ? ?????? legend around. Speckled toning obverse. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
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Lot 2371 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Numismatic-related Medals, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Numismatic-related Medals, Medal. Silver. 26 mm. By the firm of Auguste Jacquard, St. Petersburg. In honor of Count I.I. Tolstoy’s 30 Years as a Numismatist, 1912. Diakov 1537.1 (R3), JRNS No. 57, Summer 1995, p.53; Sm--. Bespectacled Tolstoy bust l., uncertain signature on truncation / Four-line legend and date, legend around., initials A.? right below. In a contemporary advertisement in Migunov’s catalog, Russian numismatist B.F. Kopylov offers Silver versions of this medal for 5 Roubles and Bronze for 2 Roubles 50 Kopecks. Lightly toned. Uncirculated. Statesman and archaeologist, Count Ivan Ivanovich (1858-1916) was the foremost numismatist and collector of his generation. His works on early Russian and Pre-Petrine coinage were major contributions to Russian numismatics, while his coin collection formed a cornerstone for the field.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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$936 |
Lot 2372 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Numismatic-related Medals, Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Numismatic-related Medals, Medal. Aluminum. 35.3 mm. Unsigned. On the Founding of the Russian Society of Numismatists, 1911. JRNS No. 57, Summer 1995, p.52; Diakov 1524.1. Four-line inscription on a garnished tablet / Four-line legend with foundation date March 8, 1911. Rare. Choice about uncirculated. The famous contemporary dealer-collector B.F. Kopylov sold the Aluminum medals for 2 Roubles, the Silver for 5-Roubles and the Bronze for 2 Roubles 50 Kopecks at the time.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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$380 |
Lot 2373 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Pair of Medals. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Pair of Medals. Silver and Bronze. 32.7 mm. By the firm of Auguste Jacquard, St. Petersburg, engraved by G. Malyshev. "To the Heroic and Noble Belgian Nation," 1914. Diakov 1581.1 (R1), JRNS No. 57, Summer 1995, p.59. Lion l. trampling German banner, signed A. ?AKAP? below / Ten-line legend in French and Russian. Extremely fine-about uncirculated (Set of 2).
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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Lot 2374 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Pair of Medals. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Pair of Medals. Silver and Bronze. 24 mm. By the firm of Auguste Jacquard, St. Petersburg, engraved by G. Malyshev. "To the Heroic and Noble Belgian Nation, the Respect of Its Russian Admirers," 1914. Diakov 1581.1 (R1), JRNS No. 57, Summer 1995, p.59. Lion l. trampling German banner / Seven-line Russian. Integral loop. The silver with some hairlines. Extremely fine and About very fine (Lot of 2).
Estimated Value $300-UP.
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Lot 2375 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Pair of Medals. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Pair of Medals. Bronze. 32.5 mm. By the firm of Auguste Jacquard, St. Petersburg, engraved by G. Malyshev. Russian Salute to their Polish Brothers, 1914 and Russia – "To the Serbian People," 1915. Diakov 1582.1 (R1) and 1583.1 (R1); JRNS No. 57, Summer 1995, p.59-60. Seated Pole and standing Russian / Four-line legend on placard, Russian Imperial eagle above, Polish eagle below. Two soldiers killing a serpent (representing Austria) with a stone and rifle butt / Two-headed Serbian eagle, two-line inscription below. Extremely fine-about uncirculated (Lot of 2).
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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Lot 2376 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Charity Medal. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Charity Medal. Bronze. 39.3 mm. By the firm of Auguste Jacquard, St. Petersburg, engraved by G. Malyshev. The Russian Soldier, Pride of Russia, 1915. Diakov 1585.3 (R3), JRNS No. 57, Summer 1995, p.57; Sm--. Bust of soldier ¾ r. wearing overcoat and fur hat / Within wreath: Four-line legend, dates 1914-1915 below; ???????? ?????? ????I????? ???????? ??????????? (To the Red Cross from the Russian Numismatic Society) around. Very rare. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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Lot 2377 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Pair of Charity Medals. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Pair of Charity Medals. Silver and Bronze. 33 mm. By the firm of Auguste Jacquard, St. Petersburg, engraved by G. Malyshev. The Russian Soldier, Pride of Russia, 1915. Diakov 1585.1 (R1), JRNS No. 57, Summer 1995, p.57; Sm--. Bust of soldier ¾ r. wearing overcoat and fur hat / Within wreath four-line legend, dates 1914-1915 and P.O.H. (Russian Numismatic Society) below. Extremely fine (Lot of 2). Ten percent of the gross receipts for the sale of "The Russian Soldier" medals went to the St. Eugenia Community and the rest to the Red Cross.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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Lot 2378 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Medal. "Biscuit" Porcelain. 57 mm. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Medal. "Biscuit" Porcelain. 57 mm. Imperial Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg. Unsigned. Centennial of the Patriotic War, 1912 – Alexander I. Laureate bust of Alexander I right. Incuse ?????????? I on back manufacture mark with green Nicholas II cipher and date "1912" above. Rare. Very well preserved and problem free.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
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$819 |
Lot 2379 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Medal. "Biscuit" Porcelain. 56.5 mm. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Medal. "Biscuit" Porcelain. 56.5 mm. Imperial Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg. Unsigned. Centennial of the Patriotic War, 1912 – Fieldmarshal, Count M.B. Barclay de Tolly. Uniformed bust left of the Count. Incuse ??????? ?? ????? on back manufacture mark with green Nicholas II cipher and date "1912" above. Rare. Very well preserved and problem free.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
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$702 |
Lot 2380 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Medal. "Biscuit" Porcelain. 56 mm. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Medal. "Biscuit" Porcelain. 56 mm. Imperial Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg. Unsigned. Centennial of the Patriotic War, 1912 – Fieldmarshal Mikhail I. Golenishchev-Kutuzov. Uniformed bust left of the illustrious military officer and diplomat. Incuse ???????? on back manufacture mark with green Nicholas II cipher and date "1912" above. Rare. Very well preserved and problem free.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
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$819 |
Lot 2381 |
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Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Medal. "Biscuit" Porcelain. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Medal. "Biscuit" Porcelain. 6 7/8 inches (17.5 cm). Imperial Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg. By A.K. Timoos (1865-1917). On the 300th Anniversary of the House of Romanov, 1913. Cf. Geraldika na russkom farfore, St. Petersburg 2008, p.147. Portraits of Mikhail Romanov on left and Nicholas II at right, radiant Monomakh cap and Nicholas cipher between, Imperial eagle below, all within a wreath broken at the top by the anniversary dates. Marked with the crowned cipher of Nicholas II and date 1913 in dark green on the back. Very rare. Two integral holes, as made, from edge through back for suspension or display stand. In plush-lined, fitted wood case. Impressive, and problem free. During the 1913 celebrations, these medals were presented in the name of the emperor as gifts.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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$8,190 |
Lot 2382 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1 Chervonetz 1923 ?? GOLD. R.S.F.S.R., 1 Chervonetz 1923 ?? GOLD. Fr 181,Y.85. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 62. Of the Highest Rarity as a Proof. Brilliant PROOF.
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
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$43,875 |
Lot 2383 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1921, Rouble 1921 AG. R.S.F.S.R., 1921, Rouble 1921 AG. Y. 84. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 67. Stunning violet-gray with tungsten-blue highlights, a superlative example. Gem brilliant PROOF Ex "Russian Collection," Renaissance, Philadelphia, August 13-14, 2000, lot 978 (part).
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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$22,230 |
Lot 2384 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1921, 50 Kopecks 1921 AG. Y.83. R.S.F.S.R., 1921, 50 Kopecks 1921 AG. Y.83. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 66. Snowy silver-white tone on mirrorlike fields. Gem brilliant PROOF Ex "Russian Collection," Renaissance, Philadelphia, August 13-14, 2000, lot 978 (part).
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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$5,850 |
Lot 2385 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1921, 20 Kopecks 1921. Y.82. R.S.F.S.R., 1921, 20 Kopecks 1921. Y.82. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 65. Blazing lustre. Very choice brilliant PROOF Ex "Russian Collection," Renaissance, Philadelphia, August 13-14, 2000, lot 978 (part).
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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$2,633 |
Lot 2386 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1921, 15 Kopecks 1921. Y.81. R.S.F.S.R., 1921, 15 Kopecks 1921. Y.81. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 66. Lustrous pale lavender-gray with hints of blue. Gem brilliant PROOF Ex "Russian Collection," Renaissance, Philadelphia, August 13-14, 2000, lot 978 (part).
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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$3,218 |
Lot 2387 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1921, 10 Kopecks 1921. Y.80. R.S.F.S.R., 1921, 10 Kopecks 1921. Y.80. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 66. Bold edges and borders; pale slate-gray with a lustrous white and blue undertone. Gem brilliant PROOF Ex "Russian Collection," Renaissance, Philadelphia, August 13-14, 2000, lot 978 (part).
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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$2,340 |
Lot 2388 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1922, Rouble 1922 ?? Y.84. R.S.F.S.R., 1922, Rouble 1922 ?? Y.84. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62. Light lilac-gray with turquoise and golden highlights. Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
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$819 |
Lot 2389 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 50 Kopecks 1922 ?? Y.83. R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 50 Kopecks 1922 ?? Y.83. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 65. Satiny white silver with russet hues, bold lustre; crisp strike. Very choice brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
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$380 |
Lot 2390 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 50 Kopecks 1922 AG. Y.83. R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 50 Kopecks 1922 AG. Y.83. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 63. Blazing fields with hints of lilac. Choice brilliant PROOF.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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$3,218 |
Lot 2391 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 20 Kopecks 1922. Y.82. R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 20 Kopecks 1922. Y.82. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62. Pale russet highlights, lustrous. Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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$94 |
Lot 2392 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 10 Kopecks 1922. Y.80. R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 10 Kopecks 1922. Y.80. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 66. Shimmering silver white. Gem brilliant PROOF Ex Hesselgesser Collection, Ira & Larry Goldberg Sale, Beverly Hills, June 7, 2000, lot 5909.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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$4,680 |
Lot 2393 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 50 Kopecks 1922 ?? Y.83. R.S.F.S.R., 1922, 50 Kopecks 1922 ?? Y.83. Double edged. Rare error. Hairlines. About very fine.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
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$234 |
Lot 2394 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1922, PATTERN 20 Kopecks 1922. R.S.F.S.R., 1922, PATTERN 20 Kopecks 1922. Aluminum-Bronze. 2.76 gm. Kaim P 101 – this coin! Ushakov / Fedorin - 470 (R5) - this coin! "D" punched out from center, rectangular clip and triangular clip – all mint cancellation devices to prevent this pattern from finding its way into circulation. A fascinating piece of early Soviet numismatic history and unique. Very fine.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
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Lot 2395 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1923, 20 Kopecks 1923. Y.82. R.S.F.S.R., 1923, 20 Kopecks 1923. Y.82. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 66. Superb strike and lustre. Gem brilliant PROOF Ex Hesselgesser Collection, Ira & Larry Goldberg Sale, Beverly Hills, June 7, 2000, lot 5910.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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$4,973 |
Lot 2396 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1923, 15 Kopecks 1923. Y.81. R.S.F.S.R., 1923, 15 Kopecks 1923. Y.81. Authenticated and graded by PCGS PR 66. Blazing, snowy silver-white. Gem brilliant PROOF.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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$4,973 |
Lot 2397 |
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R.S.F.S.R., 1923, 10 Kopecks 1923. Y.80. R.S.F.S.R., 1923, 10 Kopecks 1923. Y.80. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 66. Mirrorlike and pristine. Gem brilliant PROOF Ex Hesselgesser Collection, Ira & Larry Goldberg Sale, Beverly Hills, June 7, 2000, lot 5912.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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$5,265 |
Lot 2398 |
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USSR, 1924, Pattern Rouble 1924. USSR, 1924, Pattern Rouble 1924. Aluminum. Plain edge. Kaim P 148, KM Pn176, Shel p.16. Extremely rare early Soviet Pattern. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS61. Pale gray with lustre. Uncirculated Ex Numismatica Genevensis V Sale, Dec. 2 &3, 2008, Geneva, lot 1246.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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Lot 2399 |
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USSR, 1924, Rouble 1924 ?? USSR, 1924, Rouble 1924 ?? Fed 11, Y 90. Satiny tone with good lustre. Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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$187 |
Lot 2400 |
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USSR, 1924, Rouble 1924 ?? USSR, 1924, Rouble 1924 ?? Fed 11, Y 90. Soft gray over lustre tone. Choice uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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| Realized
$211 |
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