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

Russia

Lot 5450
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1795-EM. B-304; Cr-59.3. Catherine II. Glossy brown. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $50-75.

Lot 5451
RUSSIA. 1 Kopeck, 1795-EM. B-131; Cr-57.2. Catherine II. Sharply struck and very dark brown with some hints of red. NGC graded MS-65 Brown.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5452
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1796. IC-SP'. Dav-1686; Sev-2354. Catherine II. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 5453
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1796. SP'-IC. Sev-2354; Dav-1686; Cr-67c. Catherine II. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 5454
RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1796. SP'-IC. Sev-2352; H-156. Catherine II. Small abrasions but bright silvery luster, very attractive. NGC graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5455
RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1796. IC-SP'. H-156; Sev-2352. Catherine II. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 5456
RUSSIA. ¼ Ruble, 1796. SP'-IC. Sev-2352; Cr-65c. Catherine II. Softly struck, lustrous. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 5457
RUSSIA. 10 Kopecks, 1796. B-39. Novodel. Plain edge. Catherine II. The Cipher series. Rare. Too large for holder, with tag. Well struck, slightly off center. Lovely chocolate-brown surfaces. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.

Lot 5458
RUSSIA. 10 Kopecks, 1796. B-41. Novodel. Edge-5. Catherine II. The Cipher series. Too large for holder, with tag. Dark brown on the cipher side. The reverse has splotchy red but is mostly dark brown. Pleasing for such a large, easily bruised piece. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 5459
RUSSIA. Novodel 5 Kopeck, 1796. B-32. Edge-5. Thick flan. Cipher series. Catherine II. Dark-chocolate-brown surfaces, showing hard luster and delicate iridescence as well as hints of mint red. A beauty! NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5460
RUSSIA. Novodel 5 Kopeck, 1796. B-31. Edge-1. Cipher series. Catherine II. A coin that should be studied. Struck from porous dies. Medium brown, a little mint red around the devices. Evidence of a multiple strike. Reverse border seems a bit crimped, but it's probably in the die. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5461
RUSSIA. Novodel 5 Kopeck, 1796. B-31. Edge-1. Cipher series. Catherine II. Medium brown, the reverse showing some red around the devices. Beaded borders appear off center. In all, though, an impressive example of this massive issue. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5462
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1796. B-30. Novodel. Cipher Series. Catherine II. Plate coin in Brekke. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Ex-R.Zander; Ex-World Wide, Brekke Sale, Part II, Lot 1503.

Lot 5463
RUSSIA. Novodel 5 Kopeck, 1796. B-32. Edge-5. Cipher series. Catherine II. Elegantly toned: the obverse bluish dark chocolate, the reverse mottled dark brown and brick red. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 5464
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1796. B-32. Edge-5. Novodel. Catherine II. Cipher Series. Beautiful mauve-red iridescent surfaces. Hard luster. Some hairlines (hence the number grade). NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 5465
RUSSIA. Novodel 4 Kopeck, 1796. B-26. Edge-5. Cipher series. Catherine II. Struck off center. Iridescent bluish brown, the devices outlined in mint red. Delightful. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 5466
RUSSIA. 4 Kopecks, 1796. B-25; KM-N273. Novodel. Cipher Series. Catherine II. Very dark and glossy, with red outlining the devices. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $700-900.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 550.

Lot 5467
RUSSIA. Novodel 4 Kopeck, 1796. B-25. Edge I. Cipher series. Catherine II. Beautiful brown surfaces, the devices outlined in mint red. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5468
RUSSIA. 4 Kopecks, 1796. B-Unlisted. Edge-1. Novodel. Plain field without the four dots. Cipher Series. Catherine II. Rare. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $750-UP.

Lot 5469
RUSSIA. 4 Kopecks, 1796. B-26. Novodel. Edge-5. Catherine II. The Cipher series. Rare. Some porosity but a lovely chocolate brown in color and well struck. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5470
RUSSIA. Novodel 4 Kopeck, 1796. B-25. Edge-1. Cipher series. Catherine II. Variegated reddish brown surfaces, sharply struck, centered. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 5471
RUSSIA. 2 Kopecks, 1796. B-Unlisted. Novodel. Catherine II. Cipher Series. Beautiful dark-chocolate-brown luster, hints of golden red, light blue iridescence, struck slightly off center. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5472
RUSSIA. 2 Kopecks, 1796. B-19; KM-N272. Edge-1. Novodel. Cipher Series. Catherine II. Dark brick-red and brown, boldly struck with reflective surfaces. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 5473
RUSSIA. Novodel 2 Kopeck, 1796. B-18. Edge-1. Cipher series. Catherine II. Medium brown. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 5474
RUSSIA. 2 Kopecks, 1796. B-19. Novodel. Catherine II. The Cipher series. Pleasing brown surfaces showing hints of red and some green iridescence. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $350-450.