Watch List notes:

RUSSIAN COINS AND HISTORICAL MEDALS, NICHOLAS I, 1825-1855, Thonnelier Press Pattern Half Imperial struck in Copper 1845. Paris. Plain edge. Bit 1280 (R2), Sev 3486A. Rare. As above. Good amounts of mint red. Brilliant uncirculated

Ex 'The Leonidas C. Hermes Collection,' Baldwin's Auction 10, London, April 23, 1997, lot 290. With auction tag

Estimate: $ 2,500