Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1832-CNB HT. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas I. PCGS MS-66 Gold Shield.
KM-C-168.1; Bit-158. Immaculate quality for the date, which happens to be the first of the wings-up type for Nicholas I. On both sides, the surfaces appear refreshingly clean, with no marks interfering with the satiny-smooth luster that sparkles in the fields. Fully formed designs also contribute to the exceptional allure, as no instance of softness is detected. While approaching white, light golden tone does accent both sides, with evidence thereof strengthening ever so slightly at the edges. A truly remarkable Gem example of the type, it represents the single finest example that has been certified by PCGS, considering the appearance, it could very well be the finest example of this issue to survive.
Ex: Lester Merkin Auction (6/1971) Lot # 155 (tag included).
Estimate: $5000 - $10000
KM-C-168.1; Bit-158. Immaculate quality for the date, which happens to be the first of the wings-up type for Nicholas I. On both sides, the surfaces appear refreshingly clean, with no marks interfering with the satiny-smooth luster that sparkles in the fields. Fully formed designs also contribute to the exceptional allure, as no instance of softness is detected. While approaching white, light golden tone does accent both sides, with evidence thereof strengthening ever so slightly at the edges. A truly remarkable Gem example of the type, it represents the single finest example that has been certified by PCGS, considering the appearance, it could very well be the finest example of this issue to survive.
Ex: Lester Merkin Auction (6/1971) Lot # 155 (tag included).
Estimate: $5000 - $10000