Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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RUSSIA. Ruble, 1842-CNB AY. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas I. PCGS MS-66 Gold Shield.
Dav-283; KM-C-168.1; Bit-184. Preserved in immaculate quality, this premium Gem survivor showcases flashy luster with exotic toning, the likes of which shoots flares of coppery-golden tone into the centers on the eagle side with deep multicolored hues around portions of the far edges. Unsurpassed in certified grade at PCGS or NGC, this coin is sure to excite, as it's hard to believe another example of this issue displays such immediately captivating eye appeal as this one.
Dav-283; KM-C-168.1; Bit-184. Preserved in immaculate quality, this premium Gem survivor showcases flashy luster with exotic toning, the likes of which shoots flares of coppery-golden tone into the centers on the eagle side with deep multicolored hues around portions of the far edges. Unsurpassed in certified grade at PCGS or NGC, this coin is sure to excite, as it's hard to believe another example of this issue displays such immediately captivating eye appeal as this one.
Bitkin notes two obverses for this date, Bit-192 and Bit-184 (shown here). The most notable difference is the location of the "4" under the eagle's tail; on Bit-184, the "4" is to the right; on Bit-192, the "4" is more centered.
Estimate: $4000 - $7000