Watch List notes:

FINLAND, Suomen suuriruhtinaskunta (Grand Duchy of Finland). Aleksanteri II. 1855-1881. Proof AR 2 Markkaa (28mm, 10.43 g, 12h). Helsinki mint. Dated 1874. KM 7.2; Y 7. In NGC encapsulation graded PF 65 WINGS APPROVED. Gem Cameo toned proof. A unbelievable picture of beauty with flashy silver surfaces surrounded by iridescent patina. A wonder coin. Only proof of this denomination ever graded.


Purchased from Houston Numismatic Exchange, February 1970.