Russia
Nicholas I Proof "Marriage" Rouble 1841 CПБ-HI PR64 NGC, St. Petersburg mint, Bitkin-898 (R1), Sev-3370, large monogram, with reeded edge. Struck to commemorate the royal wedding of Grand Duke Alexander and Princess Maria of Hesse-Darmstadt. Obv. Conjoined busts of Grand Duke Alexander and Maria, left. Rev. Crowned monograms between standing Cupid and Psycho supporters, with date below. Fully mirrored fields, with bold, high-relief details. The surfaces have mottled, gold, russet, and blue patina, with minor marks. A superior example of this popular commemorative issue. The Choice example is tied with one other NGC certified coin as the finest certified by NGC and PCGS.
Estimate: 34000-38000 USD