Russia
Catherine II gold 10 Roubles 1774-CПБ AU53 NGC, St. Petersburg mint, KM-C79a, Bit-29 (R), Sev-306, Diakov-303 (R1). A comparatively lofty specimen which can hardly be said to occur with any regularity in AU condition. Lightly patinated along the legends in a russet red-orange, Catherine's usually weakly struck bust here reveals a notable clarity, aided by the generally good centering of the dies on the planchet. By far the finest of the just six examples of the date we have offered, and a rare find for series collectors.
Ex. Heritage Auction #3030 (January 2014, Lot 24897)
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Estimate: 4000-6000 USD