Russia
Alexander III gold 10 Roubles 1894-AΓ MS64 NGC, St. Petersburg mint, KM-YA42, Fr-167, Bit-23. A stunningly superb near-gem, boasting a very low mintage of apparently just 1,007 pieces. Endlessly brilliant and dazzling, this enchanting example features nearly flawless surfaces and a pleasing orange peel tone. One of the most attractive specimens of this date which one could possibly hope to encounter, and tied with one other example for the finest which we have offered. For comparison, the aforementioned piece, a PCGS MS64, realized a hammer of $12,000 in our 2014 NYINC auction (sale 3030, lot 24982).
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Estimate: 10000-15000 USD