Heritage Auctions, Inc. Auction #3061 Лот №32477

Аукцион: Heritage Auctions, Inc. Auction #3061

Лот: 32477

Завершен: 08.01.2018

Russia: Nicholas I platinum 12 Roubles 1833-CПБ MS64

Nicholas I platinum 12 Roubles 1833-CПБ MS64 Prooflike NGC,_x000D_ St. Petersburg mint, KM-C179, Fr-158, Bit-42. With a mintage of_x000D_ just 255 specimens, this large platinum piece--the largest_x000D_ denomination of the series--is an enchanting and elusive giant._x000D_ Offering a deeply sublime tone and lustrous radiance, it is_x000D_ difficult to imagine one encountering a better example, with the_x000D_ present piece boasting near-gem status. The fields are impeccably_x000D_ smooth and brilliant, with the mirrored nature presenting a_x000D_ wonderful prooflike appearance. A light golden tone highlights the_x000D_ peripheries, further transfixing and captivating the gaze of the_x000D_ observer. An exceptional ocular experience and a true capstone_x000D_ coin. Far superior than any other example of this date which has_x000D_ become available over the past decade-plus. For comparison, an NGC_x000D_ PR63 Cameo from 1831 (a date with a mintage of nearly six time the_x000D_ 1833 figure) realized a hammer of $72,500 in early 2015. The_x000D_ classification of these issues tends to range greatly, with some_x000D_ classified as proof, some as specimen, some (like the present_x000D_ piece) as business strikes. Given the age of the holder and the_x000D_ time at which it was certified, it is entirely possible that it_x000D_ would share the same designation as the referenced coin, but a_x000D_ technical point higher. A mesmerizing piece worthy of the highest_x000D_ degree of focus and study, as well as elite bidding and_x000D_ competition.