Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 95

THE NEW YORK SALE

Nicholas II, 1894-1917

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2385		*2 ½ Imperials - 25 Roubles 1896. GOLD. On the Coronation of Nicholas II.** Bit 312 (R2), Ilyin (150 Rubl.), Petrov (200 Rubl.), Sev 555 (RRR), Fr.171. Extremely rare; a Classic Russian rarity with only 301 pieces struck. In a contemporary swivel gold mount set on a malachite dome (formed from the polished half of the nodule). By Vladimir Finikov, workmaster at the Bolin workshop, St. Petersburg. Maker�s mark: �B.?� and Zolotniki �56� mark on swivel gold base. A unique presentation piece set. Some friction hairlines in the fields, pressmarks on the left and right edges likely from years position in the swivel stand. Otherwise, Brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $90,000UP The entire piece was presented to either Jean Pierre Cubat (1844-1922), French-born chef to three Tsars � Alexander II, Alexander III and Nicholas II, sometime between late 1896 and 1903. In addition to his culinary court position, in 1886, Jean Pierre opened a French restaurant, Café de Paris in St. Petersburg. His brother André at some point took over running the establishment. From the family of Jean Pierre Cubat. Ex Cortot - Vregille - Bizoüard Sale, June 15, 2013. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94,400
Lot 2386		15 Roubles 1897 A? GOLD. Last three letters of legend below truncation. Bit 2, Sev 562 (S). About uncirculated. Estimate $600UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $649
Lot 2387		10 Roubles 1903 AP. GOLD. Bit 11, Sev 580. About uncirculated. Estimate $400UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $448
Lot 2388		10 Roubles 1910 ?? GOLD. Bit 15 (R), Sev 591 (S). Mintage of 100,000 pieces only. Rare. Pleasing tone. Uncirculated. Estimate $500UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,947
Lot 2389		10 Roubles 1911 ?? GOLD. Bit 16, Sev 593. Mintage of 50,000 pieces only. Choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $500UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $543
Lot 2390		7 ½ Roubles 1897 A? GOLD. Bit 17, Sev 557. One-year type. About uncirculated. Estimate $500UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $566
Lot 2391		5 Roubles 1900 ?? GOLD. Bit 26, Sev 570. Good extremely fine. Estimate $200UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $224
Lot 2392		5 Roubles 1903 AP. GOLD. Bit 30, Sev 579. Choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $200UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $236
Lot 2393		5 Roubles 1909 ?? GOLD. Bit 34 (R), Sev 588. Very choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $500UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $620
Lot 2394		5 Roubles 1910 ?? GOLD. Bit 36 (R), Sev. 590 (S). Very choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $750UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,475
Lot 2395		5 Roubles 1910 ?? GOLD. Bit 36 (R), Sev. 590 (S). Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 64. Gem brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $2,250UP View details	Unsold
Lot 2396		5 Roubles 1911 ?? GOLD. Bit 37 (R), Sev 592 (S). Brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $750UP Ex Christie, Manson & Woods Sale, London, May 12, 1984, lot 407 (part). With sale envelope. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,714
Lot 2397		Alexander II Memorial Commemorative Rouble 1898 A? By A. Griliches. Bit 323 (R), Sev 4055. Some hairlines in lustrous, prooflike fields. About uncirculated. Estimate $3,500UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,540
Lot 2398		Centennial of the Napoleonic War Commemorative Rouble 1912 ?? Bit 334, Sev 4164 (R). Satin white. Gem brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $1,250UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,248
Lot 2399		Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty Commemorative Rouble 1913 BC. By Mikhail Skudnov. Low relief. Bit 335, Sev 4179. Violet-gray. Choice extremely fine. Estimate $150UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $142
Lot 2400		Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty Commemorative Rouble 1913 BC. By Mikhail Skudnov. High relief . Bit 336, Sev 4180. Satiny surfaces. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $200UP Comes with Danish sales tag of Nørresundby Mønthandel. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $472
Lot 2401		Bicentenary of the Battle of Gangut Commemorative Rouble 1914 BC. Bit 337 (R2), Sev 4187 (RRR), Uzd 4202 (R). Rare. Surface marks. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58. Almost uncirculated. Estimate $15,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2402		Rouble 1896 A?-A? Bit 39, Sev 4033 (S). Snowy silver tone with soft iridescent hues. Very choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $750UP Comes with Rarcoa (31 N. Clark St.) sales tag. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,596
Lot 2403		Rouble 1897 . Brussels mint.** Bit 203, Sev 4044. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 61. Pale violet and russet, lustrous. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $1,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2404		Rouble 1901 ?? Bit 53, Sev 4093 (S). Edge nick. Attractively toned. Choice about uncirculated. Estimate $400UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $708
Lot 2405		Rouble 1905 AP. Bit 59 (R1), Sev 4118 (R), Uzd 2148 (R). Mintage 20,551 pcs. Rare. Light slate gray. About very fine. Estimate $750UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,357
Lot 2406		Rouble 1906 ?? Bit 60 (R), Sev 4124 (R). Mintage of 45,710 pieces. Very fine. Estimate $400UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,416
Lot 2407		Rouble 1907 ?? Bit 61, Sev 4129 (S). Uncirculated. Estimate $600UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $944
Lot 2408		Rouble 1909 ?? Bit 63 (R), Sev 4141 (S). Mintage of 50,011 pieces. Choice about uncirculated. Estimate $600UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,888
Lot 2409		Rouble 1911 ?? Bit 65 (R), Sev 4152 (S). Frosted devices, lustrous white silver. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $1,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,596
Lot 2410		Rouble 1912 ?? Bit 66, Sev 4163. Rainbow toning. About uncirculated. Estimate $200UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $307
Lot 2411		Rouble 1913 ?? Bit 67 (R1), Sev 4177 (RR). Rare. Only 22,125 pieces struck of the two initials varieties combined. Good lustre. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $1,500UP Ex World-Wide Coins of CA Sale 13, Santa Rosa, Nov. 2008, lot 455. With sale tag. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,186
Lot 2412		Rouble 1913 BC. Bit 68 (R1), Sev 4178 (RR). Rare. Only 22,125 pieces struck of the two initials varieties combined. Toned pale lavender. Choice about uncirculated. Estimate $1,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,950
Lot 2413		Rouble 1914 BC. Bit 69 (R), Sev 4186 (RR). Frosty slate-gray with iridescent highlights in prooflike fields. Meticulous strike. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $1,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,242
Lot 2414		Rouble 1915 BC. Bit 70 (R), Sev 4194 (R). Rare. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $750UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,180
Lot 2415		50 Kopecks 1900 ?? Bit 79, Sev 4079 (S). Deep toning. Good extremely fine. Estimate $200UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $236
Lot 2416		50 Kopecks 1902 AP. Bit 82 (R1), Sev 4100 (R). Rare, 36,009 pieces minted. Rich iridescent tone. About uncirculated. Estimate $350UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,422
Lot 2417		25 Kopecks 1900. Bit 98 (R), Sev 4078 (S). Toned. Extremely fine. Estimate $150UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $472
Lot 2418		15 Kopecks 1917 BC. Bit 144 (R), Sev 4201 (RR). Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 65. Excellent strike, snowy white lustre. Gem brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $200UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $201
Lot 2419		5 Kopecks 1916. Bit 212 (R) B 96 (RR). Orange-red highlights. Uncirculated. Estimate $750UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $915
Lot 2420		½ Kopeck 1894 C?? B 12 (R). Bit 265 (R2). Very rare. Orange-brown, prooflike fields, meticulous strike. Choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimate $1,000UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,012
Lot 2421		¼ Kopeck 1895 C?? Bit 278 (R), B 2. Mintage of only 60,000 pieces. Rare. Silvery-brown. About uncirculated. Estimate $300UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $566