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

Russia

Peter II (1727-1730)

Lot 5175
RUSSIA. 5 Kopeck Lot: 1727 (2 pieces), 1729. B-25, 20. Lot of 3 coins. Fine or better.
Estimated Value $60-80.

Lot 5176
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1728. Dav-1668; Sev-975. Peter II. Uneven toning. NGC graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 5177
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1728. Sev-962; Dav-1668; Uzd-685. Peter II. Extremely rare bust variety. Pleasing lilac gray, nicely centered, no problems. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $3,000-3,500.

Lot 5178
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1728. Dav-1668; Sev-975. Peter II. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5179
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1728. Dav-1668; Sev-974. Peter II. Boldly struck. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5180
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1728. Dav-1668; Sev-975. Peter II. Lightly cleaned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5181
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1728 (Moscow). Dav-1668; Sev-963. Peter II. Minor surface flaws. Well struck. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5182
RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1728. Sev-949 (952). Peter II. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5183
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1728. B-13. Novodel. Peter II. Bold and pleasing, luscious brown with some red. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5184
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1728. B-13. Novodel. Peter II. Ruler on horse. Reverse: Value. Well centered and pleasing, despite some tiny abrasions. NGC graded AU-58 Brown.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5185
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1728. B-3; KM-185.2. Edge-8. Peter II. Date reads upward. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $75-100.

Lot 5186
RUSSIA. Medal, 1728. Bronze. 63 mm. By Schultz. Smirnov-215B; Tiregale-69. Coronation Medal. Peter II. Laureate armored bust right. Reverse: Crown, scepter and orb on pedestal. Struck with original dies. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5187
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1729. Dav-1669; Sev-1021. Peter II. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5188
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1729. Dav-1669; Sev-1009. Peter II. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5189
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1729. Dav-1669; Sev-1016. Peter II. Edge flaw. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5190
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1729. Dav-1669; Sev-997. Peter II. NGC graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 5191
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1729 (Moscow). Dav-1669; Sev-1005. Peter II. NGC graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 5192
RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1729. Sev-990. Peter II. Minor scratch in field. Rare. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 5193
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1729. B-16; H-20. Peter II. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

Anna (1730-1740)

 Russia found itself suddenly without a single male Romanov, and the Supreme Secret Council debated over the issue of succession until offering the throne to the daughter of Ivan, half-brother of Peter the Great. The childless widow of Duke Friedrich of Courland seemed the perfect choice to the council, weak and therefore unable to oppose its desire to rule the land. Anna had to promise not to marry, not to appoint a successor, not to declare war without the council's approval, and in effect not to govern. All affairs of state had to be approved by the council. By accepting these terms, Anna ushered in the age of constitutional rule. But Anna was not so easily controlled. With the backing of gentry other than those on the council, she soon tore up the agreement she had made and abolished the Secret Council. She brought German influence to the land from her previous court life and distrusted the Russian inner circle, thereby alienating herself. Internal strife led to persecution by the Empress's political police and the execution of thousands of suspected traitors, while some thirty thousand were banished to Siberia. It was a dark period of cruelty, in which the sovereign regained power and the Russian military defeated Turkey, thereby at last acquiring access to the Black Sea for Mother Russia.

Lot 5194
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1730. Dav-1670; Sev-1044. Anna. Rare date. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 5195
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1730. Dav-1670; Sev-1045. Anna. Rare date. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 5196
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1730-MA. B-40. Edge-5. Anna. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 5197
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1731. Dav-1670; Sev-1063. Anna. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 5198
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1731. Dav-1670; Sev-1068. Anna. A few surface marks, toned. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 5199
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1731. Dav-1670. Anna. Several fine scratches in area cleaned on reverse. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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