RUSSIAN COINS AND HISTORICAL MEDALS, NICHOLAS I, 1825-1855, Thonnelier Press Pattern Half Imperial struck in Silver 1845. Paris. Novodel. Plain edge. Bit H1281 (R2), Mazard 1163, Sev 3486A. MODULE DU DEMI IMPERIAL in three lines within wreath / PRESSE THONNELIER ESSAYÉE A PARIS LE 15 AOUT 1845 in five lines within wreath. Very rare. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 63. Lustrous pale slate-gray with amber highlights. Choice brilliant uncirculated
Estimate: $ 5,000