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

Russia

Peter I, the Great

Lot 5125
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. Dav-1661; Sev-667. Peter I. Handsome light gray toning. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

Lot 5126
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. SP'. Sev-670; Dav-1661. Peter I. Light golden gray, especially nice. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

Lot 5127
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. SP'. Sev-675; Dav-1661. Peter I. A wonderful EF with medium golden gray toning and no noticeable bruises. NGC graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

Lot 5128
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. SP'. Sev-676; Dav-1661. Peter I. Rotated dies. Pleasing portrait. Surfaces clean and light gray. Part of the reverse rim is irregular. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5129
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. SP'. Sev-669; Dav-1661. Peter I. Light gray, a few weakly struck spots, but unusually appealing. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5130
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. SP'. Dav-1661; Sev-656. Peter I. NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.

Lot 5131
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. SP'. Sev-667; Dav-1661. Peter I. Two-toned light gray, metal flaws on reverse as are to be expected, but no problems. NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5132
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. SP'. Sev-656; Dav-1661. Peter I. Medium gray, quite pleasing! NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5133
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. SP'. Dav-1661. Peter I. Cleaned, an unusual lilac gray color--but still, a Peter sun ruble. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5134
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. SP'. Dav-1661. Peter I. Light gray, almost no marks! Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5135
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. Dav-1661; KM-166.3. Peter I. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 5136
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1725. Similar to the preceding. Sev. 667; Dav. 1661. Peter I. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 5137
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1725. Dav-1662; Sev-690. Peter I. 'OK' on sleeve. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 5138
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1725 (Moscow). Dav-1662; KM-162.6. Variety with 'OK' below bust. Peter I. Toned light to medium gray, nice smooth fields. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5139
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1725. Sev-652; KM-161.2. St. Petersburg. Peter I. Edge flaw and surface lamination marks. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 5140
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1725. MD. B-295. Edge-5. Novodel. Peter I. Very Rare. Splendid prooflike surfaces, mostly darker brown with loads of faded mauve-red mint luster and bright blue iridescence. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $750-UP.

Lot 5141
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1725. MD. B-295. Edge-5. Novodel. Peter I. Very Rare. Gorgeous chocolate-brown surfaces, hints of red, boldly struck and perfectly centered. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

Lot 5142
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1725. B-293. Scarce. Peter I. Fine.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 144.

Lot 5143
RUSSIA. Medal, 1725. Tiregale-68. Bronze. 55 mm. By P.B.F. Peter I on his death. Laureate bust of Peter right. Reverse: Peter carried to heaven over symbols of his reign. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 5144
RUSSIA. Square Beard Token, 1725. B-10. Novodel. Edge-4 (Lettered: "The beard is an unnecessary burden"). 35.5 X 36 mm. 32 grams. Peter I. Four-line legend within ornamental border. Reverse: Plain field within simple leafed border. Too large for holder, with tag. Tannish brown surfaces. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex World Wide, Brekke Sale, Part 1, May 1993, Lot 1153.

Catherine I (1725-1727)

Lasting just two years and three months, this reign saw the creation of the Supreme Secret Council, in which six advisors came to share power with the monarch. Catherine was Peter's second wife, and because she had been crowned Empress by the czar himself in 1724, she was named his successor by Peter's own council of advisors, who controlled the guard regiment. Thus did Russia follow Rome's example. Her largely peaceful reign ended abruptly with her death at age 44.

Lot 5145
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1725. Moscow. Dav-1664; Sev-708. Catherine I. Toned. NGC graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 5146
RUSSIA. 'Mourning Ruble', 1725. Dav-1663; Sev-702. Catherine I. Rare. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.

Lot 5147
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1725. SP'. Dav-1664. Catherine I. Bust left. Cleaned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 5148
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1726 (Moscow). Dav-1664; KM-168. Catherine I. Bust left. Boldly struck with traces of luster beneath elegant light gray toning. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 5149
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1726 (Moscow). Dav-1665. Catherine I. Bust right. Light flan flaws. Cleaned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.