RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1772-CNB. St. Petersburg Mint. Catherine II (the Great). PCGS AU-50 Gold Shield.
Fr-130a; KM-C-78a; Bit-68. Overall, a lightly circulated example of this type, offering a golden-orange tone that takes on an even deeper allure as it accentuates the legends. Not often encountered this pleasing and problem-free and, rather unsurprisingly, this specimen is at the top of the PCGS census for the date.
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From the Naples Bay Collection.
Estimate: $4000.00- $6000.00