Russia
Catherine I Novodel Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1726 MS64 NGC, Red mint, Bit-H61 (R2), KM-NJ3, Severin-787, UZD-651. Obv. Crowned and draped bust of Catherine I left. Rev. Crowned double-headed eagle with orb and scepter. Wonderfully crisp, with a warm glow of underlying luster permeating from beneath a gentle sift of patina, and soft flares of violet and peach within the fields. Extremely rare and the only example of this type certified by NGC, or PCGS.
Ex. D. Moore Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD