Heritage Auctions, Inc. Auction #3061 Лот №32470

Модуль рубля 1804 года
Модуль рубля 1804 года
Модуль рубля 1804 года
Модуль рубля 1804 года

Аукцион: Heritage Auctions, Inc. Auction #3061

Лот: 32470

Завершен: 08.01.2018

Цена продажи: 205 595 RUB
3 600 USD

Russia: Alexander I silver Proof Pattern Rouble 1804 PR55 NGC,...

Alexander I silver Proof Pattern Rouble 1804 PR55 NGC, Soho_x000D_ mint, KM-Pn66, Dia-293.1 (R2), Bit-Ж924 (R2). Plain edge. Obv._x000D_ Armored and draped military bust right, wearing high collar. Rev._x000D_ Textured Greek cross. Sometimes classified as jetons (ЖЕТОНЫ) or_x000D_ tokens, these pattern issues were designed by C. H. Kuechler and_x000D_ struck at Bolton's Soho mint in Birmingham in order to display the_x000D_ artistry and craftsmanship which they were able to create._x000D_ Additionally, they served as trial strikes for Bolton's new Russian_x000D_ minting facility. The present example features a deep cabinet tone_x000D_ and underlying brilliance, along with hints of goldenrod scattered_x000D_ throughout. Only the slightest degree of gentle handling causes_x000D_ this slightly impaired proof designation. Nevertheless, it remains_x000D_ an exceptionally attractive and important piece. An extremely rare_x000D_ striking in silver, this specimen represents the first of the type_x000D_ which we have offered in this metal.