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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Kievan Rus'. Sviatopolk the Damned (1015-1019) billon Srebrennik ND VF - Corroded, Holed, cf. Sotnikova/Spassky-202. Grand Prince enthroned facing, holding cross / Tamgha with two limbs, one ending in a cross and a triquetra at the base with a pelleted cross located between the limbs, rather than above. An excellent example of this rare type issued during a brief rule, with a mostly complete flan and generally sharp details. Under a glass, it is clear that the surfaces have corroded somewhat and a pair of small holes are located at the base of each side. While this type closely resembles the previously mentioned catalog entry, the style of engraving seems finer overall, particularly when one observes the uniformity of the triquetra. While this offering should appeal to the specialists of this series, careful inspection of this lot is recommended prior to bidding.
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD
Kievan Rus'. Sviatopolk the Damned (1015-1019) billon Srebrennik ND VF - Corroded, Holed, cf. Sotnikova/Spassky-202. Grand Prince enthroned facing, holding cross / Tamgha with two limbs, one ending in a cross and a triquetra at the base with a pelleted cross located between the limbs, rather than above. An excellent example of this rare type issued during a brief rule, with a mostly complete flan and generally sharp details. Under a glass, it is clear that the surfaces have corroded somewhat and a pair of small holes are located at the base of each side. While this type closely resembles the previously mentioned catalog entry, the style of engraving seems finer overall, particularly when one observes the uniformity of the triquetra. While this offering should appeal to the specialists of this series, careful inspection of this lot is recommended prior to bidding.
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD