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NYINC Signature Sale 3061 7-8 Jan 2018
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Nicholas I copper Pattern 5 Kopecks 1849 MS64 Red and Brown NGC, Brekke-262A, Bit-943 (R2). Obv. Crowned double-headed eagle with orb and scepter. Rev. Date and value in wreath. As with the previous 1849 Polushka, Brekke lists as a pattern and Bitkin as an extremely rare first-year issue, The strike is bold, with considerable remaining mint-red luster and a few light contact marks. This is somewhat of an enigma. Of the 4-5 pieces that have been sold at auction in recent years, all but this example have Proof characteristics and this is the only piece that seems to be a Choice regular strike. It is definitely not a Novodel. Extremely rare.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD
Nicholas I copper Pattern 5 Kopecks 1849 MS64 Red and Brown NGC, Brekke-262A, Bit-943 (R2). Obv. Crowned double-headed eagle with orb and scepter. Rev. Date and value in wreath. As with the previous 1849 Polushka, Brekke lists as a pattern and Bitkin as an extremely rare first-year issue, The strike is bold, with considerable remaining mint-red luster and a few light contact marks. This is somewhat of an enigma. Of the 4-5 pieces that have been sold at auction in recent years, all but this example have Proof characteristics and this is the only piece that seems to be a Choice regular strike. It is definitely not a Novodel. Extremely rare.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD