Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio January 2016 NYINC Лот №41379

Аукцион: Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio January 2016 NYINC

Лот: 41379

Завершен: 08.01.2016

RUSSIA. Ruble, 1741-CNB. Ivan VI (1740-41). NGC-VF Details, surface hairlines.

RUSSIA. Ruble, 1741-CNB. Ivan VI (1740-41). NGC-VF Details, surface hairlines.KM-207.2; Dav-1676; cf.Bit-7; Diakov-6. Legend ends in front of order. Single year issue for the Tsar who never ruled. Ivan III was the heir apparent upon birth, and was proclaimed emperor in 1740. Within a year he was overthrown by Elizabeth and imprisoned thereafter. He was eventually killed by his guards during a melee intended to free him from prison at the age of 23 in 1764. The piece up for bid has been lightly cleaned, and exhibits some degree of porosity on the obverse. Medium to dark tone, evenly disbursed. Choice rims without injury and a cornucopia of detail for the assigned net grade. A RARE and historically significant offering, and an opportunity not to be missed.Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000.NGC VF Details--Surface Hairlines. Provenance: From the Dr. Michael Phillip Collection.Ex: Coin Galleries Sale, February 1986, Lot# 992.