Watch List notes:

RUSSIAN COINS AND MEDALS, Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the obverse of a Swiss Taler of Basel, 1624 (Dav 4604). 27.97 gm. Spassky – unrecorded date. Very rare and the earliest countermarked taler from Basel. Rich old cabinet toning.Good very fineEx "Russian Coins from the Fuchs Collection (Part III)," Sotheby's, London 24-25 April, 1997, lot 171

Estimate: $4,000