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NYINC Signature Sale 3045 12-13 January 2016
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Alexander II, Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859 AU Details (Scratches) NGC St. Petersburg mint, KM-Y28, Bitkin-566 (R), Die in Relief variety. Bust left. Rev. Nicholas I monument. This piece appears to be a mis-handled Proof, as the fields have the fully mirrored surfaces seen on the Proof strikes of this issue. The strike is very bold and both sides display light golden toning. The scratch noted on the holder is on the neck of the bust of Alexander II.
Estimate: 1100-1500 USD
Alexander II, Nicholas I Commemorative Rouble 1859 AU Details (Scratches) NGC St. Petersburg mint, KM-Y28, Bitkin-566 (R), Die in Relief variety. Bust left. Rev. Nicholas I monument. This piece appears to be a mis-handled Proof, as the fields have the fully mirrored surfaces seen on the Proof strikes of this issue. The strike is very bold and both sides display light golden toning. The scratch noted on the holder is on the neck of the bust of Alexander II.
Estimate: 1100-1500 USD