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 no apparent instances of underlying handling. This piece, once graded PROOF-63 by NGC, brought $14,400 when it previously sold in September 2017.
Estimate: $10000.00- $15000.00