RUSSIA. Tonnelier Press Novodel Pattern 1/2 Imperial Struck in Silver, 1845. Paris Mint, Engraver N. Tiolier. NGC MS-63.
Bit-H1281; Maz-1163; cf.V.G.-2972; Sev-3486A. Plain edge. RARE. Three line inscription "MODULE DU DEMI IMPERIAL" within wreath; Reverse: Five-line inscription "PRESSE THONNELIER ESSAYEE A PARIS LE 15 AOUT 1845" within wreath. Sharply struck as would be expected with an attractive heather-grey tone throughout which deepen to slate grey in the peripheries. Interesting and deserving of further research. NGC MS-63.
Estimate: $2500.00- $3500.00