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August 2015 ANA Auction - Sessions B-C 14 August 2015
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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1797-CMOU. St. Petersburg Mint. Paul I (1796-1801). NGC EF-45.
C-101; Bit-18. RARE one year type. Tsar Paul I heavy Ruble from the dawn of his somewhat short reign, struck the year of his coronation. More than 90% of the reeding on the central cruciform of the obverse is still present, as is nearly all of the detail in the four crowns at the terminus of the cross arms. The reverse is equally well preserved with some weakness evident in the legend that can be attributed, perhaps, more to weak strike than actual wear. The ornamental scrolls surrounding the reverse legend are all well defined and exhibit very limited wear. All told, the degree of detail suggests a considerably higher grade than indicated, but the complete absence of mint bloom or frost surely must have contributed to the assigned grade. Clean rims with no evidence of impact contribute to the highly desirable status of the piece. Extremely scare to rare in any condition, this piece warrants a strong bid given its high grade and original condition NGC EF-45.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00
C-101; Bit-18. RARE one year type. Tsar Paul I heavy Ruble from the dawn of his somewhat short reign, struck the year of his coronation. More than 90% of the reeding on the central cruciform of the obverse is still present, as is nearly all of the detail in the four crowns at the terminus of the cross arms. The reverse is equally well preserved with some weakness evident in the legend that can be attributed, perhaps, more to weak strike than actual wear. The ornamental scrolls surrounding the reverse legend are all well defined and exhibit very limited wear. All told, the degree of detail suggests a considerably higher grade than indicated, but the complete absence of mint bloom or frost surely must have contributed to the assigned grade. Clean rims with no evidence of impact contribute to the highly desirable status of the piece. Extremely scare to rare in any condition, this piece warrants a strong bid given its high grade and original condition NGC EF-45.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00