Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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RUSSIA. 1-1/2 Rubles ("Family Ruble") - 10 Zlotych Novodel, 1836. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas I. NGC MS-62.
Dav-286B; KM-C-172.2; Bit-H889; Sev-3181. Obverse: Bare head of Nicholas (Nikolai) right; Reverse: Busts of Crown Prince Aleksandr Nikolaevich, Grand Duchesses Maria Nikolaevna, Olga Nikolaevna, Alexandra Nikolaevna, and Grand Dukes Konstantin Nikolaevich, Nikolai Nikolaevich, and Mikhail Nikolaevich around central medallion of Alexandra Feodorovna right, wearing stephane. Quite alluringly toned, this crown--one of the most sought-after from the 19th century, and a pinnacle piece within the Russian series--presents exceptional eye appeal through a subtle frosting to the devices and a darker peripheral nature. A golden-champagne hue is sprinkled throughout, merely augmenting its impressive brilliance. For a whole host of collectors, this incredible piece will undoubtedly generate intense adoration and spirited bidding.
Estimate: $75000.00- $125000.00
Dav-286B; KM-C-172.2; Bit-H889; Sev-3181. Obverse: Bare head of Nicholas (Nikolai) right; Reverse: Busts of Crown Prince Aleksandr Nikolaevich, Grand Duchesses Maria Nikolaevna, Olga Nikolaevna, Alexandra Nikolaevna, and Grand Dukes Konstantin Nikolaevich, Nikolai Nikolaevich, and Mikhail Nikolaevich around central medallion of Alexandra Feodorovna right, wearing stephane. Quite alluringly toned, this crown--one of the most sought-after from the 19th century, and a pinnacle piece within the Russian series--presents exceptional eye appeal through a subtle frosting to the devices and a darker peripheral nature. A golden-champagne hue is sprinkled throughout, merely augmenting its impressive brilliance. For a whole host of collectors, this incredible piece will undoubtedly generate intense adoration and spirited bidding.
Estimate: $75000.00- $125000.00