Russia
Nicholas I (1825-1855),
1 ½ Rouble, 31.40g, 1839, Saint Petersburg, bare head right, rev. Battle of Borodino memorial, reeded edge (H.341 ; KM.C#173.1-2 ; Sev.3306),
very rare, toned, light hairlines, minor knocks, extremely fine, a superb coin.
PROVENANCE: with a handwritten envelope, Elsen 4 April 1987.
Collection W & W