The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5
Lot 5625 
RUSSIA. 25 Kopecks, 1837. NG-SP'. Sev-3204. Nicholas I. Silvery gray with a hint of gold on the sparkling mirrors. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 5626 
RUSSIA. 1½ Rubles, 1839. Dav-287; Sev-3306. Long ray variety. Nicholas I. Borodino Monument commemorative. Light golden gray surfaces. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 5627 
RUSSIA. 1½ Rubles, 1839. Dav- 287; Sev-3307. Short ray variety. Nicholas I. Borodino Monument commemorative. Dipped, the luster somewhat diminished, but almost no marks of any size. Perfect strike. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 5628 
RUSSIA. 1½ Rubles, 1839. Dav-287; Sev-3306. Long ray variety. Nicholas I. Borodino Monument commemorative. Lovely dappled golden gray toning. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 5629 
RUSSIA. 1½ Rubles, 1839. Dav-287; Sev-3306. Long ray variety. Nicholas I. To commemorate the dedication of the Borodino monument. Very Rare. Light silvery gray. A myriad of fine marks, but still very attractive. NGC graded MS-60.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 5630 
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1839. NG-SP'. Dav-283; Sev-3305. Nicholas I. Light silvery gold toning. The rarest date Russian ruble, found only in the greatest collections. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Lot 5631 
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1839. Sev-3303; Dav-288; Cr-170. Nicholas I. Battle of Borodino Memorial. Hard surfaces with beautiful silvery gold iridescent toning. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 5632 
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1839. Dav-288; Sev-3303. Nicholas I. Borodino Monument commemorative. A myriad of light hairlines on semi-prooflike fields. Bright luster. NGC graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 5633 
RUSSIA. 10 Kopecks, 1839-C.M. B-295A. Novodel. Nicholas I. NGC graded MS-60 Brown.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Ex World Wide, Brekke Sale, Part III, Lot 1710.
Lot 5634
RUSSIA. 10 Kopecks, 1840. NG-SP'. Sev-3312. Silvery gray with some light gold iridescence. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 5635 
RUSSIA. 3 Kopecks, 1840. SP'. B-206. From the Pattern series struck in St. Petersburg for Nicholas I's monogram coinage. Rare. Very bold appearance! Bright brown surfaces, all the devices outlined in red and plenty of faded mint red in the fields as well. Perfectly centered; impressive. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 5636
RUSSIA. 1 Kopeck, 1840. SPM. B-101; Cr-144.3. Nicholas I. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $40-60.
Lot 5637 
RUSSIA. Denga (½ Kopeck), 1840-E.M. B-36. Edge-0. Nicholas I. Gleaming surfaces, iridescent reddish brown. NGC graded Proof 62.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 5638 
RUSSIA. Marriage Ruble, 1841. Dav-288a; Sev-3373. Plain edge. Nicholas I. By H. Gube. No mint or assayer's letters. Obverse with conjoined portraits facing left. Reverse features the royal cipher amid an allegorical scene. A myriad of tiny abrasions, including a few on the busts, but the color is a nice light gray and, overall, this is a most pleasing specimen. Rare and popular. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $700-900.
Lot 5639 
RUSSIA. 3 Kopecks, 1841-CM. B-209A. Novodel. Nicholas I. Hairlines but very bright with golden red luster! Perfectly centered and very sharply struck. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 5640 
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1842. ACh-SP'. Dav-283; Sev-3398; Cr-168.1. Nicholas I. Booming, pebbly mint luster, wonderful surfaces and strike for issue. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Lot 5641 
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1842. ACh-SP'. Dav-283; Sev-3398. Nicholas I. Elegant silvery gray iridescence on sparkling mirrors. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Lot 5642 
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1844-MW (Warsaw). Dav-283; Sev-3466. Nicholas I. Light silvery gold iridescent toning hides not a bit of the sparkling luster beneath. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 942.
Lot 5643
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1844. KB-SP'. Dav-283; Sev-3457. Nicholas I. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 5644
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1844. K'. Sev-3449; Cr-167.1. Nicholas I. Prooflike. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 5645
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1845. K'. Sev-3477; Cr-167.1. Nicholas I. Toned. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 5646
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1845. K'-SP'. Sev-3469; Cr-163. Silver. Nicholas I. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $30-40.
Lot 5647 
RUSSIA. Denga (½ Kopeck), 1845-C.M. B-50A. Novodel. Edge-0. Nicholas I. At least 50% bright red mint luster. Beautifully centered, a dynamic copper coin. NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 5648 
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1846. PA-SP'. Dav-283; Sev-3505. Nicholas I. Exquisite, light silvery golden blue iridescence! Fully struck. A marvelous specimen. NGC graded MS-67.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Lot 5649 
RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1846. PA-SP'. Sev-3495. Nicholas I. Heavily frosted devices against brilliant mirrors. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $400-600.
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