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

Russia

Lot 5075
RUSSIA. Medal, 1708. Smirnov-178, Reichel-1011 (AR). Bronze. 30 mm. Commemorating the victory over the Swedes at Leesno. Armored bust of Peter I right. Reverse: Peter I on horseback trampling Swedish soldiers. Smirnov calls this a restrike of the award medal for Russian troops. Delightful dark-chocolate surfaces. Yum! Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 5076
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1710. Dav-1648; Sev-262; Uzd-503. Peter I. Very Rare. Trace of mounting. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5077
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1710. Sev-259; Uzd-520. Peter I. Rare. Cleaned. Peculiar obverse die flaw. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Sotheby's Fuchs Sale, April 1996, Lot 66.

Lot 5078
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1710. Sev-259. Peter I. Toned. Scarce. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5079
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1710. 'K. B-200. Edge-0. Novodel. Peter I. Dark brown, granular surfaces, yet quite pleasing. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5080
RUSSIA. Medal, 1710. Tiregale-37; Smirnov-189 variety. Bronze. 47 mm. By T. Ivanov. Capture of Riga. Bust of Peter I right. Reverse: View of fortress during bombardment. Struck in high relief, and now a lovely mahogany brown in color. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 5081
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1711. 'K. B-208, Uzd-2273. Peter I. Ruler on horse. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 5082
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1712. Dav-1650; Sev-292. Peter I. Die flaw across obverse. Toned. NGC graded VF-25.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.

Lot 5083
RUSSIA. Novodel Polupoltinnik (¼ Ruble), 1713. Sev-308; Uzd-522. Peter I. Superbly toned, lilac blue and rich deep gray. Silver luster outlines some of the legend. Centered, boldly struck everywhere, lovely unharmed surfaces. This is truly a jewel. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 126.

Lot 5084
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1713. B-224. MD. Novodel. Plain edge. Peter I. Ruler on horse. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 5085
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1713. B-228; Uzd-2296. Peter I. Minor flan clip. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 5086
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1714. 4 over 3. Sev-317; Dav-1651. Peter I. Small countermark "c" punched in obverse field left of head. Two-tone gray, well centered, excellent detail and relatively unblemished for this important rarity. NGC graded VF-35. The rarest date ruble of Peter the Great.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.

Lot 5087
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1718. Dav-1652; Sev-363. Peter I. A small metal flaw in the right obverse field, and a number of very shallow abrasions, but this is quite pleasing, well centered, well struck on the Bust, and the surfaces are light golden gray. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 5088
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1718. Dav-1652. Peter I. 'OK' on sleeve. Light field scratches. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $450-550.

Lot 5089
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1718. Dav-1652. Without OK on shoulder. Peter I. Edge flaw. Lightly cleaned and with sizable reverse rim flaws, but still a pleasing crown, especially the portrait side. Light gray color. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5090
RUSSIA. 3 Kopecks (Altyn), 1718. Sev-323. Peter I. Rider. Reverse: Three dots and value. Scarce. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-125.

Lot 5091
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1718. Sev-319. Peter I. Variety with inverted "L" under date. Ruler on horse. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 5092
RUSSIA. Silver Kopeck, 1718. Sev-319; KM-153. Peter I. Ruler on horse. Nice gray toning. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5093
RUSSIA. Silver Kopeck, 1718. KM-153. Inverted L. Peter I. Ruler on horse. Rough around edges. Fine.
Estimated Value $30-40.

Lot 5094
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1719. Sev-429; Dav-1653. Peter I. Minor surface marks, toned to a "dirty" gray. The portrait is charming. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $750-UP.

Lot 5095
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1719. Dav-1653; Sev-435A. Peter I. Two-tone "dirty" (original) gray surfaces. Edge slightly bumpy. An ancient scratch or two on the obverse, not affecting the portrait, and a similar scratch on the reverse, also not into the eagle. The portrait of Czar Peter is sensitive and nicely detailed, especially considering that this is only a VF. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 5096
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1719. Dav-1654; Sev-426A. Peter I. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5097
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1719. Dav-1653; Sev-434. Peter I. 'OK'. Surface encrustation and marks. Fine.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 5098
RUSSIA. Novodel Pattern Kopeck, ND (1719). Obverse-B-268; Reverse-Unlisted. Peter I. Lettered edge. St. George. Reverse: Crown above double headed eagle. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

Lot 5099
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1720. Sev-477; Dav-1654. Peter I. Bold strike and nicely toned in various shades of grey. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,500.