Heritage Auctions, Inc. Auction #3037 Лот №31285

Аукцион: Heritage Auctions, Inc. Auction #3037

Лот: 31285

Завершен: 05.01.2015

Russia: Alexander I Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1803 СПБ-AИ MS62

Alexander I Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1803 СПБ-AИ MS62 NGC, St._x000D_ Petersburg mint, Bitkin-H45 (R2), KM-C123. Obv. Crowned_x000D_ double-headed Imperial eagle in circle with date and value around._x000D_ Rev. Crowned four-line-inscription in wreath. An amazing example!_x000D_ We feel that NGC may have missed the mark on this one. It appears_x000D_ to us to be the Novodel striking. The strike is superb, with fully_x000D_ mirrored fields. Close examination reveals heavy die polishing_x000D_ lines, and small raised bumps as one sees on coins struck from an_x000D_ older, somewhat rusty die. The overall appearance is spectacular,_x000D_ nearly the look of a Proof strike. Close inspection is suggested.