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January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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RUSSIA. Marriage of Alexander Nikolaevich and Maria Alexandrovna Silver Medallic Ruble, 1841. St. Petersburg Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
Dia-563. Diameter: 36mm. By H. Gube. Obverse: Conjoined busts of Alexander and Maria left; Reverse: Crowned and garnished shield, with Cupid and Psyche as supporters. Sporting an amber-bronze hue throughout, this alluring medallic issue--sometimes referred to as a "ruble"--is quite RARE and desirable, and commemorates the royal wedding between the Grand Duke (and future Emperor, Alexander II) and Princess Maria.
Estimate: $7000.00- $10000.00
Dia-563. Diameter: 36mm. By H. Gube. Obverse: Conjoined busts of Alexander and Maria left; Reverse: Crowned and garnished shield, with Cupid and Psyche as supporters. Sporting an amber-bronze hue throughout, this alluring medallic issue--sometimes referred to as a "ruble"--is quite RARE and desirable, and commemorates the royal wedding between the Grand Duke (and future Emperor, Alexander II) and Princess Maria.
Estimate: $7000.00- $10000.00