Russia
Nicholas I copper Proof Pattern Novodel 10 Kopecks 1830-CПБ PR64 NGC, St. Petersburg mint, Bit-H922 var. (pellet after date; R2), Brekke-273 var. (same; reported mintage of 25 pieces). Blazing surfaces, with a rich brown dominating throughout, and hints of red around the devices along with an underlying electric cobalt. An exceptionally rare and gorgeous near-gem novodel issue.
Ex. Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection (Goldberg 5, 6 April 2000), lot 5594
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD