Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1725. St. Petersburg Mint. Peter I (the Great). PCGS Genuine--Graffiti, EF Details Gold Shield.
KM-162.5; Bit-1331; Dia-5; Sev-Unlisted; Uzd-Unlisted. This nicely preserved survivor of the ever popular and highly sought after "Sun" Ruble without mintmark. Exhibiting a strong strike featuring bold design elements, even wear and light attractive mottled gray patina that is accentuated by an iridescent sheen in the protected areas. Upon close inspection of the reverse several old thin pin scratches become apparent when tilted in the light long since toned over matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcomings a wholesome example of this short-lived issue bound to catch the attention of advanced collectors seeking difficult to locate numismatic treasures.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000
KM-162.5; Bit-1331; Dia-5; Sev-Unlisted; Uzd-Unlisted. This nicely preserved survivor of the ever popular and highly sought after "Sun" Ruble without mintmark. Exhibiting a strong strike featuring bold design elements, even wear and light attractive mottled gray patina that is accentuated by an iridescent sheen in the protected areas. Upon close inspection of the reverse several old thin pin scratches become apparent when tilted in the light long since toned over matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcomings a wholesome example of this short-lived issue bound to catch the attention of advanced collectors seeking difficult to locate numismatic treasures.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000