Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2020 NYINC Auction 17-18 Jan 2020
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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1842-CNB AY. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas I. PCGS PROOF-63+ Gold Shield.
KM-C-168.1; Bit-200. A VERY RARE Proof Ruble date from the reign of Nicholas I, possessing even glass-like reflectivity in the fields and extreme sharpness that runs from the central designs to the edges. An endowment of rich mauve and champagne tone adds to the originality of this wonderful piece, with any instances of underlying handling blending perfectly into the surfaces. As the single finest graded example by PCGS, an important opportunity for the collector seeking to add an elite crown-sized issue to their collection.
Estimate: $12000.00- $17000.00
KM-C-168.1; Bit-200. A VERY RARE Proof Ruble date from the reign of Nicholas I, possessing even glass-like reflectivity in the fields and extreme sharpness that runs from the central designs to the edges. An endowment of rich mauve and champagne tone adds to the originality of this wonderful piece, with any instances of underlying handling blending perfectly into the surfaces. As the single finest graded example by PCGS, an important opportunity for the collector seeking to add an elite crown-sized issue to their collection.
Estimate: $12000.00- $17000.00