Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio August 2018 ANA - Session D - World Coins Part 2 - Lots 21001-21620 Лот №21497

Аукцион: Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio August 2018 ANA - Session D - World Coins Part 2 - Lots 21001-21620

Лот: 21497

Завершен: 16.08.2018

RUSSIA. 12 Ruble, 1833-CПБ. St. Petersburg Mint. NGC AU-55.

Rarely Offered Platinum 12 Ruble of Nicholas IRUSSIA. 12 Ruble, 1833-CПБ. St. Petersburg Mint. NGC AU-55.Fr-158; C-179; Bit-42. VERY RARE as a type, with this date having an original mintage of only 255 pieces, and among the most desirable of all Russian issues due to its platinum composition and grand size. This example, entirely pleasing for the assigned About Uncirculated grade, is the epitome of wholesome, with bright reflective gleam retained throughout the fields and handling that, while present, is evenly distributed, which minimizes the visual impact. Slight highpoint softening contributes minimally to the appearance as the initial strike was quite bold. All considered, a fantastic opportunity for the collector of elite type issues.Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000.Provenance: Ex: Christie's sale, September 10, 1988, Lot #294 (tag included).NGC UCID: 38ED.NGC AU-55.