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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Nicholas I platinum Proof 3 Roubles 1828-СПБ PR62 Deep Cameo PCGS, St. Petersburg mint, KM-C177, Fr-160, Bitkin-73. Obv. Crowned imperial double eagle facing, holding scepter and orb; crown above. Rev. Denomination and date in four lines; circular legend around. An impressive first-year issue from this popular series of platinum issues struck utilizing metal mined from the Ural Mountains. Featuring a heavy cameo nature, the motifs and legends are splendidly set apart from the fields due to their dazzling mirrored brilliance. A few minor metal impurities and scattered hairlines are noted, but can not detract this piece's overall eye-appeal. An excellent proof example of the type.
Estimate: 10000-12000 USD
Nicholas I platinum Proof 3 Roubles 1828-СПБ PR62 Deep Cameo PCGS, St. Petersburg mint, KM-C177, Fr-160, Bitkin-73. Obv. Crowned imperial double eagle facing, holding scepter and orb; crown above. Rev. Denomination and date in four lines; circular legend around. An impressive first-year issue from this popular series of platinum issues struck utilizing metal mined from the Ural Mountains. Featuring a heavy cameo nature, the motifs and legends are splendidly set apart from the fields due to their dazzling mirrored brilliance. A few minor metal impurities and scattered hairlines are noted, but can not detract this piece's overall eye-appeal. An excellent proof example of the type.
Estimate: 10000-12000 USD