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

Russia

Alexander II (1855-1881)

Lot 5700
RUSSIA. 3 Kopecks, 1859-EM. B-177; KM-N597. Edge-0. Novodel. Small "3." Alexander II. Very Rare. Hairlined but with exceptionally bright mauve-red luster. Prooflike. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 5701
RUSSIA. Medal, 1859. Smir-621b. Silver. Plain edge. Alexander II. Monument to Nicholas I, probably same dies used for commemorative ruble. Prooflike. Toned. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5702
RUSSIA. Pattern Ruble, 1860. F'-SP'. Sev-3709. Alexander II. 72 standard on coin edge. Ornate dividing bar between value and date distinguishes this pattern from regular issue. Extremely Rare. Light hairlines beneath attractive light silvery gray toning. NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.

Lot 5703
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1860. F'-SP'. Sev-3690; Y-24. Alexander II. Light golden blue iridescence. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

Lot 5704
RUSSIA. 25 Kopecks, 1860. F'. Sev-3688. Alexander II. Most pleasing silvery gold iridescent toning on the mirrored surfaces. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $250-UP.

Lot 5705
RUSSIA. 20 Kopecks, 1860. F'. Sev-3702. Alexander II. Bright mirrors here, with the toning a delightful silvery gray showing some golden highlights. A superb example of this rarity! NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 5706
RUSSIA. 10 Kopecks, 1860. F'. Sev-3685. Alexander II. Bright silvery gold iridescence, hiding none of the sparkling mirrored fields. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $200-UP.

Lot 5707
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1860. F'. Sev-3693. Alexander II. Dappled amber-gold and silvery gray toning. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 5708
RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1861. FB-SP'. Y-24; Sev-3725. Alexander II. NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5709
RUSSIA. 15 Kopecks, 1861. SP'. Sev-3716 (Rare), Y-21. Alexander II. No master letters. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 5710
RUSSIA. 20 Kopecks, 1863 and 1905. Sev-3739, 4117. Lot of 2 coins. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $30-40.

Lot 5711
RUSSIA. Pattern 2 Kopecks, 1863-E.M. (Brussels). B-142. Copper. Alexander II. Rare. A glorious copper! Golden mauve red luster starting to take on light-chocolate-brown toning. Fully struck. A major charmer! NGC graded Proof 66.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1294.

Lot 5712
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1864. NF-SP'. Sev-3751; Dav-289; Y-25. Alexander II. Rare date. Elegant greenish blue iridescence, mixed with lilac gold. Faint hairlines noted in reverse field, despite the 67 grade. NGC graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

Lot 5713
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1864. NF-SP'. Dav-289; Sev-3751. Alexander II. Lightly hairlined with milky white surfaces. Rare nonetheless. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1147.

Lot 5714
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1864. NF-SP'. Sev-3750; Y-24. Alexander II. Rare. Lightly toned. NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $400-600.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1219.

Lot 5715
RUSSIA. 25 Kopecks, 1866-HI. SP'. Sev-3767; Y-23. Alexander II. Scarce date. Prooflike fields and toned an attractive silvery gray. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1261.

Lot 5716
RUSSIA. 15 Kopecks, 1866-HI. Sev-3764; Y-21. Alexander II. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $30-40.

Lot 5717
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1868-HI. SP'. Dav-289; Sev-3786. Alexander II. Scarce date. Sparkling, deeply reflective mirrors, the eagle and minor devices frosted, and both sides blessed by a lovely light golden blue and bright silvery iridescence. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1155.

Lot 5718
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1868-HI. SP'. Dav-289; Sev-3786. Alexander II. Elegant silvery gray iridescence atop sparkling mirrored fields. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1158.

Lot 5719
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1868-HI. SP'. Sev-3785; Y-24. Alexander II. Light handling marks in the fields. Brilliant fields with a frosted eagle. Extremely Rare date that is seldom encountered. NGC graded Proof 62.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1228.

Lot 5720
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1868. SP'. B-232; Y-12.2. Golden tan; mottled but handsome reverse. NGC graded Proof 63 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 5721
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1870-E.M. B-235; Y-12. Golden mauve in color, a beautiful coin in rare state. NGC graded Proof 65 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1287.

Lot 5722
RUSSIA. 25 Kopecks, 1871-HI. SP'. Sev-3815; Y-23. Alexander II. Light golden lilac toning. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1264.

Lot 5723
RUSSIA. Pattern 10 Kopecks, 1871 (Brussels). B-4; Sev-3808a. Copper-nickel. Alexander II. Bust of Alexander I right. Reverse: Value in straight line within wreath. Especially handsome: pale gold with a lighter silvery, frosted bust. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5724
RUSSIA. Pattern 10 Kopecks, 1871 (Brussels). B-4; Sev-3808a; KM-Pn139. Copper-nickel (non magnetic). 6.95 grams. Plain edge. Bust of Alexander I right. Reverse: Value in straight line within wreath. NGC graded Proof 62.
Estimated Value $300-500.

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