Lot 805
Russia. Ruble, 1728 (Moscow). Bitkin-19; Sev-972; Uzd-0686; Diakov-110, 34; Dav-1668. Peter II, 1727-1730. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed youthful bust right. Reverse: Crowned double-headed eagle, with scepter and orb. A particularly fine strike, the centers bold and full. Fields remarkably free of any distracting handling marks. A lovely example of this type, with traces of original luster and attractive old tone. NGC graded AU-55.
Peter II was Emperor of Russia from 1727 until his death in 1730. He was the only son of Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich and Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. He was also the only male-line grandson of Peter the Great.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Ex Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection (5/30 - 6/1/05), lot 1825.
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