Russia
Nicholas I silver Proof Essai of 1/2 Imperial 1845 PR63 NGC, Maz-1163, Bitkin H 1281, (R2). Designer is Tiolier. Struck at the Thonnelier Press in Paris. Glossy surfaces are present, with steel gray toning on one side and reddish gray hues on the other. Extremely rare in silver, and exceptional.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2500 USD