Watch List notes:

RUSSIAN COINS. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676. Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the obverse of a Saxon Taler of Johann Friedrich and Georg, 1538, Annaberg mint (Dav.9721).28.96 gm. Spassky 1021 – this coin. Extremely rare and among the earliest dates known for a Jefimok. The earliest dated coin used as a Jefimok is 1525. Less than10 coins used as hosts are known dated 1540 or before. About extremely fine
Ex "Russian Coins from the Fuchs Collection (Part III)," Sotheby's, London, 24-25 April, 1997, lot 79

Estimate: US$ 3,000