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NYINC Signature Sale 3030 5-6 January 2014
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Peter I (the Great) gold 2 Roubles 1722, Red mint, Bitkin 137 (R), Diakov 2, Petrov (25 Rub), AU53 NGC. Obv. Laureate and armored bust right. Rev. St. Andrew. This rare type is a touch soft in the central areas, with lustrous, minimally marked surfaces. This very rare, and popular type, with the unusual St. Andrew reverse, was struck only from 1718 through 1725. Near-mint examples, such as this, are very elusive and seldom offered. Peter I was quite active during his reign. He waged a successful major campaign against Sweden, and barely survived a campaign against the Ottoman Empire. During his reign the capital of Russia was moved from Moscow to St. Petersburg and he instituted numerous important civic improvements. Unfortunately, He died without an heir, as his only son died in prison for treason against his father.
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Peter I (the Great) gold 2 Roubles 1722, Red mint, Bitkin 137 (R), Diakov 2, Petrov (25 Rub), AU53 NGC. Obv. Laureate and armored bust right. Rev. St. Andrew. This rare type is a touch soft in the central areas, with lustrous, minimally marked surfaces. This very rare, and popular type, with the unusual St. Andrew reverse, was struck only from 1718 through 1725. Near-mint examples, such as this, are very elusive and seldom offered. Peter I was quite active during his reign. He waged a successful major campaign against Sweden, and barely survived a campaign against the Ottoman Empire. During his reign the capital of Russia was moved from Moscow to St. Petersburg and he instituted numerous important civic improvements. Unfortunately, He died without an heir, as his only son died in prison for treason against his father.
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD