Russia
Alexander II gold 5 Roubles 1856 CПБ-AГ MS63 NGC, St. Petersburg mint, KM-YA26, Bit-2. A superb example of this earlier type with silky, apricot-tinged surfaces and design elements that appear choice for the assigned grade. Even without the aid of magnification, the double-eagle motif soars above the surrounding fields and aside from a few more noticeable reverse scuffs, the open areas retain an exciting amount of luster. Conditionally rare and coveted as such.
Estimate: 5000-6000 USD