RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1840-CNB AY. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas I. NGC MS-64.
Fr-155; KM-C-175.1; Bit-17. A tantalizing and exceedingly attractive example of the type, this impressive specimen glistens with tremendous luster and exquisite color, all while a blazingly sharp strike simply augments its charm that much more. A great near-Gem exemplar from the series.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000