RUSSIAN COINS. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676. Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the obverse of an Alsace Taler of Ferdinand (1564-1595) Ensisheim mint (Dav.8089). 27.76 gm. Type-3 date punch, reclining numbers. This date punch is seldom seen. Rare thus. Cf. Spassky 1277-83. Lightly toned Good very fine.
Ex "Russian Coins from the Fuchs Collection (Part III)," Sotheby's, London, 24-25 April, 1997, lot 145
Estimate: US$ 3,000