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Sale 83
The New York Sale
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Lot 2201 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Rouble 1850 C??-?A. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Rouble 1850 C??-?A. Bit 226, Sev 3572, Uzd 1678. Authenticated and graded by NGC PROOF Scratches. Some obverse hairlines and reverse scratches. Lustrous.PROOF.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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Lot 2202 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Rouble 1852 C??-?A. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Rouble 1852 C??-?A. Bit 229, Sev 3598, Uzd 1692. Friction hairlines in reflective, lustrous fields. Prooflike. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
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Lot 2203 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1827 C??-?G. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1827 C??-?G. Bit 116, Sev 2905 (S), Uzd 1512. Very rare. Meticulous devices cameo well in blazing, frosty semi-reflective fields. Brilliant PROOF.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
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$29,250 |
Lot 2204 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1836 C??-?G. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1836 C??-?G. Bit 240, Sev 3143, Uzd 1568. Very rare. Superb iridescent toning in near pristine, mirrorlike fields frame bold types. Choice brilliant PROOF.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
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$16,380 |
Lot 2205 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1844 C??-K? Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1844 C??-K? Bit 251, Sev 3449, Uzd 1624. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 65. Brilliant fresh mint lustre, sharp strike. Choice brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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Lot 2206 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1844 C??-K? Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1844 C??-K? St. George with a mantle. Bit 253, Sev 3450, Uzd 1624. Small edge nick, deeply toned. Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
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Lot 2207 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1846 MW. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Poltina 1846 MW. Bit 437, Sev 3497, Uzd 1643. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 63. Nice original mint lustre with a hint of toning. Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
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Lot 2208 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, 25 Kopecks 1838 C??-HG. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, 25 Kopecks 1838 C??-HG. Bit 281, Uzd 1581, KM 166.1Authenticated and graded by PCGS AU 58. Choice almost uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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Lot 2209 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, 20 Kopecks 1847 C??-?A. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, 20 Kopecks 1847 C??-?A. Bit 332, Sev 3512, Uzd 1655. Pale lilac-gray, soft amber highlights over some obverse graffiti. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
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| Realized
$140 |
Lot 2210 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, 5 Kopecks 1850 C??-?A. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, 5 Kopecks 1850 C??-?A. Bit 407, Sev 3559, Uzd 1685. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 61 PL. We believe this coin to be a Proof strike especially as it came as a set with the lots above. Prooflike uncirculated or possible Proof.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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Lot 2211 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, 5 Kopecks 1855 C??-HI. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, 5 Kopecks 1855 C??-HI. Bit 414, Sev 3626, Uzd 1726. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 63. Brilliant uncirculated Ex "The George Gund III Collection," Stack’s, Jan. 15, 2007, New York, lot 3423 (part).
Estimated Value $250-UP.
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Lot 2212 |
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Lot 2213 |
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Lot 2214 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, ¼ Kopeck 1840 C?M. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, ¼ Kopeck 1840 C?M. Bit 841, B 4, Uzd 3390. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 61 BN. Hints of orange highlights. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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Lot 2215 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 25 Zlotych 1829-FH. GOLD. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 25 Zlotych 1829-FH. GOLD. Bit 980 (R1), HCz- 3633; Fr-110; KM-C118, Petrov (18 Rubl.). Rare. Authenticated and graded by PCGS AU 55. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
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| Realized
$10,238 |
Lot 2216 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 1 Zloty 1832 KG. Warsaw. Large head. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 1 Zloty 1832 KG. Warsaw. Large head. Bit 1002, Uzd 4593. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 55. Light gray, some lustre. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
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| Realized
$527 |
Lot 2217 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, Revolutionary coinage, 1830-1831. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, Revolutionary coinage, 1830-1831. Trade Ducat 1831. Bit 1st ed-1020; Fr-114; Hcz-3659; KM-C125. Knight standing, Polish eagle / Legend in tablet. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 61. Scarce this nice. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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| Realized
$1,814 |
Lot 2218 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 2 Zlote 1831 KG. Revolutionary issue. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 2 Zlote 1831 KG. Revolutionary issue. Bit 4. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58. Good lustre. Choice about uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
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| Realized
$351 |
Lot 2219 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 3 Groszy Pols. 1831. Revolutionary issue. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 3 Groszy Pols. 1831. Revolutionary issue. Cr. 120. Authenticated and graded by NGC XF 45 BN. Dark café au lait. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
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| Realized
$322 |
Lot 2220 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 3 Roubles – 20 Zlotych 1834 C??-?? GOLD. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 3 Roubles – 20 Zlotych 1834 C??-?? GOLD. Bit 1075 (R), Uzd 4099 (R). Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58. Choice about uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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$2,340 |
Lot 2221 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 3 Roubles – 20 Zlotych 1838 C??-?? GOLD. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 3 Roubles – 20 Zlotych 1838 C??-?? GOLD. Bit 1079 (R), Fr-111, KM-C136.2. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58. Almost uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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| Realized
$4,095 |
Lot 2222 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 30 Kopecks – 2 Zlote 1837 MW. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 30 Kopecks – 2 Zlote 1837 MW. Bit 1155. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 63. Reflective surface, brilliant mint luster with a hint of golden toning. Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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| Realized
$1,872 |
Lot 2223 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 30 Kopecks – 2 Zlote 1838 MW. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 30 Kopecks – 2 Zlote 1838 MW. Bit 1156, Sev 3262, Uzd 4140. Frosty satiny-white. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
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Lot 2224 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 30 Kopecks - 2 Zlote 1840 MW. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 30 Kopecks - 2 Zlote 1840 MW. Bit 1161, Sev 3325, Uzd 4158. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 55 About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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$263 |
Lot 2225 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 15 Kopecks – 1 Zloty 1840 HG. St. Petersburg. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 15 Kopecks – 1 Zloty 1840 HG. St. Petersburg. Bit 1122, Sev 3314, Uzd 4159. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 61. Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
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$351 |
Lot 2226 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 10 Groszy 1840 MW. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 10 Groszy 1840 MW. Bit 1182, Uzd 4637. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 63. Satiny white tone over full lustre. Choice brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
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Lot 2227 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 5 Groszy 1840 MW. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 5 Groszy 1840 MW. Bit 1192, Uzd 4640. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 64. Crisp strike with good lustre. Choice brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
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Lot 2228 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 3 Grosze 1840 MW. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Russo-Polish Coinage, 3 Grosze 1840 MW. Bit 1206, Uzd 4641. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58 BN. Choice about uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
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Lot 2229 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Nicholas I Jettons, Jetton 1826. Platinum. 7.07 gm. 22 mm. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Nicholas I Jettons, Jetton 1826. Platinum. 7.07 gm. 22 mm. On the Coronation of Nicholas I. Diakov 446.9 (R3), Sm 414. Crowned Nicholas I cipher / Two-line legend, crown above, date below. Light contact marks. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
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Lot 2230 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Nicholas I Jettons, Lot of Silver Coronation Jettons: Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Nicholas I Jettons, Lot of Silver Coronation Jettons: Nicholas I, 1826; Alexander II, 1856. Both 22 mm; Alexander III, 1883; Nicholas II, 1896. 26 and 25.3 mm. All with crowned ciphers / Two-line legend, crown above, date below. Average Extremely fine (Lot of 4).
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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Lot 2231 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Bronze. 41.7 mm. By F. Tolstoy. In Honor of Empress Maria Feodorovna, 1826. Diakov 448.1 (R1), Sm 430. Diademed and laureate portrait of the empress r., signed ? T????? ??????? below / Vital dates within linked wreaths, initials ?A.H. (Imperial Academy of Sciences) below. Deep chestnut-brown with a soft iridescent undertone. A superb example. Choice uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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Lot 2232 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Silvered Copper. 53 mm. By Montagny. In Memory of Nicholas I, 1796-1855. Apparently unpublished. Laureate head r., signed MONTAGNY.F. below / Six-line French legends with vital dates. Edge: (hand) CUIVRE. Choice extremely fine.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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Lot 2233 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Bronze. 51 mm. By V. Alexeev. Prize Medal for Diligence and Art, n.d. (1826). Diakov 463.1, Sm 451/a. Nicholas I head r., signed on truncation / Four-line legend. Dark chestnut with a silvery undertone and good lustre. Choice extremely fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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Lot 2234 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Bronze. 60 mm. By Konig and L. Held. Opening of the First Russian Railway, 1837. Diakov 537.1 (R2). Peter I and Nicholas I flank Russia-Progress, holding a cornucopiae, St. Petersburg to Pavlovsk legend in ex., Loos-Konig signatures below / Steam locomotive, legend naming builder of the railway: Franz Gerstner, L. Held signature below. Caramel brown, decent lustre. About uncirculated fine.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
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$819 |
Lot 2235 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Bronze. 68 mm. By P. Utkin and H. Gube. On the Death of Empress Maria Feodorovna, 1828. Diakov 468.1 (R1), Reichel 3485, Sm (listed in) 450. Laureate and diademed bust of the empress l., signed ? ? ?????? below / Angel standing, holding a coiled serpent and pointing heavenwards for two children flanking him to the radiant name ????? Deep chestnut-brown on lustrous fields. Choice uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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$936 |
Lot 2236 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Medals of Nicholas I, Medal. Silver. 50.3 mm. By P. Utkin. In Honor of Count R. Rehbinder, 1841. Diakov 564.1 (R3), Reichel 4517 (R2), Sm 505. Rehbinder head l., signed on truncation, vital dates below / Four-line Latin legend: "With Love from Fellow-Citizens to a Glorious Man for Merit to the Motherland" within wreath. Edge bruise at right. Deep violet-gray with russet, cobalt-blue and pearly white highlights. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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Lot 2237 |
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Nicholas I, 1825-1855, Nicholas I-Nicholas II, Octagonal Plaquette. GOLD. Octagonal Plaquette. GOLD. 84 x 60 mm. 305.8 gm. By A. Gube. Opening of the Moscow Triumphal Arch in St. Petersburg, 1838. Diakov 541.1 (R5), Reichel 3661 (silver), Sm 491. View of the Arch / Ten-line legend between trophies of armor and weapons. Excessively rare. Minor contact marks and hairline scratches. Struck in deep, high-relief; meticulous details and lustrous, prooflike surfaces. Uncirculated. Built in memory of Russia’s victories, notably in the Russo-Turkish War of 1828, the arch was designed by Vasily Stasov. City leaders originally planned to place it by Obvodny Canal, but as the city limits expanded further south, the site was moved to the intersection of the Moscow Road and the Ligovsky Canal. Its new location, created the added benefit of making the Triumphal Arch an impressive gateway to the capital.
Estimated Value $200,000-UP.
Ex "The New York Sale, Auction XII," New York, January 12, 2006, lot 1493. Ex "Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Collection," Christies, July 3, 1950, lot 372. Ex "Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Collection," Hess, Luzern, October 25, 1939.
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$263,250 |
Lot 2238 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich 30th Birthday Commemorative 25 Roubles 1876 C?? GOLD. Alexander II, 1855-1881, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich 30th Birthday Commemorative 25 Roubles 1876 C?? GOLD. Bit 565 (R3), Fr 162, Sev 501 (RRRR), Uzd 4210 (RRR). Struck to serve as a memento of the 30th birthday of the Tsar’s fourth son Vladimir, only 100 pieces of this extremely rare coin were minted. Russia issued just four large gold coin types: the 1902 Nicholas II portrait 37 ½ Roubles, the 1896 and 1908 25 Roubles and this type. Of the four, this is the rarest and most elusive, a great prize for the collector. Authenticated and graded by PCGS PR 58. Slight hint of handling, but superior in grade for the existent pieces of this extremely rare issue. Crisp types, pleasing wheaten gold. PROOF.
Estimated Value $200,000-UP.
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$198,900 |
Lot 2239 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, 5 Roubles 1856 C??-AG. GOLD. Alexander II, 1855-1881, 5 Roubles 1856 C??-AG. GOLD. Bit 2, Sev 466, Uzd 0238 (S). Friction hairlines on reverse. Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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$5,265 |
Lot 2240 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, 5 Roubles 1864 C??-AC. GOLD. Alexander II, 1855-1881, 5 Roubles 1864 C??-AC. GOLD. Bit 10, Sev 478, Uzd 0246. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 63. Brilliant uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
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$2,633 |
Lot 2241 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, 5 Roubles 1873 C??-HI. GOLD. Alexander II, 1855-1881, 5 Roubles 1873 C??-HI. GOLD. Bit 21, Fr 163, Sev 494, Uzd 0261 (S). Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 Brilliant uncirculated Ex "The George Gund III Collection," Stack’s, Jan. 15, 2007, New York, lot 3414, comes with auction tag.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
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$1,404 |
Lot 2242 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, 5 Roubles 1874 C??-HI. GOLD. Alexander II, 1855-1881, 5 Roubles 1874 C??-HI. GOLD. Bit 22, Fr 163, Sev 496, Uzd 0263 (S). Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62. Bold strike, good lustre. Brilliant uncirculated Ex "The George Gund III Collection," Stack’s, Jan. 15, 2007, New York, lot 3416, comes with auction tag.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
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$3,218 |
Lot 2243 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, 3 Roubles 1871 C??-HI. GOLD. Alexander II, 1855-1881, 3 Roubles 1871 C??-HI. GOLD. Bit 33 (R), Fr 164, Sev 489, Uzd 0258 (S). Authenticated and graded by PCGS AU 55. About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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Lot 2244 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, 3 Roubles 1873 C??-HI. Alexander II, 1855-1881, 3 Roubles 1873 C??-HI. Bit 35 (R), Sev 493, Uzd 0262 (S) About uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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$1,872 |
Lot 2245 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, 3 Roubles 1874 C??-HI. GOLD. Alexander II, 1855-1881, 3 Roubles 1874 C??-HI. GOLD. Bit 36 (R), Fr 164, Sev 495, Uzd 0264 (S). Authenticated and graded by PCGS AU 58. Choice almost uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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Lot 2246 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859. By Lyalin. Alexander II, 1855-1881, Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859. By Lyalin. Bit 567, Sev 3681, Uzd 4194. Small nick on neck. Pale lavender-gray with soft peripheral iridescent hues. Good extremely fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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$1,404 |
Lot 2247 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859. By Lyalin. Alexander II, 1855-1881, Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859. By Lyalin. Bit 567, Sev 3681, Uzd 4194. A few rim tics. Very fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
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Lot 2248 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859. By Lyalin. Alexander II, 1855-1881, Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859. By Lyalin. Bit 567, Sev 3681, Uzd 4194. Light reverse graffiti, appears to have been once gilded. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
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Lot 2249 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, Rouble 1856 C??-?? Alexander II, 1855-1881, Rouble 1856 C??-?? Bit 46, Sev 3644, Uzd 1727. Deep slate grate, soft iridescent undertone. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
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Lot 2250 |
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Alexander II, 1855-1881, Rouble 1867 C??-HI. Alexander II, 1855-1881, Rouble 1867 C??-HI. Bit 80, Sev 3779 (S), Uzd 1847. Crisp strike. Attractive pale steely-gray with soft iridescent hues. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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