The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5

World Gold Coins

Lot 4175
RUSSIA. Platinum 3 Rubles, 1828. SP'. Fr-143; Sev-594. Nicholas I. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.

Lot 4176
RUSSIA. Platinum 3 Rubles, 1828. SP'. Fr-143; Cr-177. Nicholas I. PCGS graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.

Choice 1828 Platinum 3 Roubles

Lot 4177
RUSSIA. Platinum 3 Rubles, 1828. SP'. Sev-594; Fr-143; Cr-177. Nicholas I. Well struck, brilliant and choice, the mirrored fields in deep contrast with the devices. Die-lines in evidence in the obverse field. Proof.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

A Splendid 1831 Platinum 6 Rubles

Lot 4178
RUSSIA. Platinum 6 Rubles, 1831. SP'. Sev-603; Fr-142; Cr-178. Total mintage of only 2,784 pieces struck. Nicholas I. Crowned eagle. Reverse: Value and date. Superb mirrored surfaces with the devices in frosted contrast. Rare. Choice and brilliant. Proof.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.

Lot 4179
RUSSIA. Ducat, 1831 (St. Petersburg). Fr-144; KM-50.2. Standing knight. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4180
RUSSIA. Ducat, 1831. Fr-144. Knight standing. Reverse: Tablet. Ex-jewelry. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Impressive 1832 Platinum 12 Rubles

Lot 4181
RUSSIA. Platinum 12 Rubles, 1832. SP'. Sev-607; Fr-141; Cr-179. Total mintage of only 1,102 pieces struck. Nicholas I. Crowned eagle. Reverse: Value and date. Rare. Light to moderate contact marks on mirrored surfaces. Proof.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.

Lot 4182
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1833. PD-SP'. Fr-138; Sev-411. Nicholas I. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 4183
RUSSIA. Platinum 6 Rubles, 1834. SP'. Fr-142; Sev-613. Nicholas I. Boldly struck. Bright surfaces, frosted eagle and reverse devices, light hairlines and specks of carbon. Still, a coin of considerable eye appeal. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $6,000-8,000.

Lot 4184
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1838. Fr-138; Sev-429; Cr-175.1. Nicholas I. Rare. Frosted devices against mirrored fields, and the color is a beautiful old gold. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.

Lot 4185
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1842. SP'. Fr-138. Nicholas I. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 4186
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1843. ACh-SP'. Cr-175.1; Fr-138. Nicholas I. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 4187
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1846. AG-SP'. Sev-450; Fr-138. Nicholas I. Eagle with wings up. Reverse: Value and date. Rare. Close to a Gem. The eagle and legends stand in frosted contrast against the mirrored fields. Lovely old-time gold toning. Crisp strike. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.

Lot 4188
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1848. AG-SP'. Cr-175.3; Fr-138. Nicholas I. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4189
RUSSIA. Ducat, 1849. KM-83.1; Fr-144. Knight standing. Reverse: Tablet. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4190
RUSSIA. Ducat, 1849. KM-83.1; Fr-144. Knight standing. Reverse: Tablet. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 4191
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1856. AG-SP'. Y-A26; Fr-146. Alexander II. Satiny luster, a number of small abrasions. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Coronation Gold Medal

Lot 4192
RUSSIA. Coronation Gold Medal, 1856. Smirnow-II, 603var. 103.2. grams. 51 mm. By A. Ljalin and M. Kushkin. Coronation of Alexander II. Bust right. Reverse: Imperial Eagle. Proof surfaces. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.

Lot 4193
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1860. PF-SP'. Y-B26; Fr-146. Alexander II. Satiny and beautiful. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 4194
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1862. PF-SP'. Sev-476; Fr-146. Alexander II. Rare. Light hairlines, well-set gold toning. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

Lot 4195
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1863. Y-26b; Fr-146. Alexander II. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 4196
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1866-HI. Sev-482; Fr-146; Y-B26 . Alexander II. The frosted eagle is lovely and bright, set against the deep mirrors of the field. The reverse shows quite a few hairlines. Choice, and rare! NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

Lot 4197
RUSSIA. 3 Rubles, 1871. HI-SP'. Fr-147; Sev-489. Alexander II. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 4198
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1872. HI-SP'. Fr-146; Y-B26. Alexander II. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Lot 4199
RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1873. Y-26b; Fr-146. Alexander II. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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