Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8

World Crowns and Minors

Russian Coins from the Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection

Lot 3640
Russia. Alexei (1645-1676). 1655. Jefimok. Rider and date counterstamps on Holy Roman Empire Undated Archduke Ferdinand, 1564-1595 Taler, Dav-8097. Very Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,850-UP.

Lot 3641
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1700. Bronze Medal. Tiregal-8 var. 47.5 mm., by I.K. (unlisted medallist). Peace of Carlowitz with the Turks. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Peter right. Reverse: Peter in military attire seated left, offering abundance to chained, kneeling City. With attractive chocolate-red patina. About Uncirculated. Rare.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 3642
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1702. Bronze Medal. 72 mm., by S. Judin (1767). Capture of Schlüsselburg. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Peter right. Reverse: View of Schlüsselburg fortress being besieged by artillery and ships. Legend in Russian: "90 years in the hands of the enemy." Fine chocolate-red patina. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $225-300.

Lot 3643
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1704. Altyn. Sev-80. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $50-90.

Lot 3644
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1704. Altyn. Sev-80. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 3645
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1704. Altyn. Sev-80. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 3646
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1705/4. Poltina. Sev-165; Uzd-487. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 3647
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1705. Poltina. Sev-166; Uzd-0488. Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.

Lot 3648
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1705. Polupoltinnik (¼ Ruble). Sev-156; KM-112.1. Small bust of Peter I right. Reverse: Thin eagle. Cleaned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $350-500.

Lot 3649
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1707. Ruble. Uzd-505; Sev-232; Dav-1645. Arabic date. Minor flan flaws. Fine old toning. Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,200-2,500.

Lot 3650
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1707. Ruble. Uzd-506; Sev-230; Dav-1643. Cyrillic date. Surface imperfections on both sides. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

Lot 3651
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1707. Poltina. Sev-226; KM-129. Peter I. Cyrillic date. Rare. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 3652
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1708. Medal. Smirnov-178, Reichel-1011 (AR). Bronze. 30 mm. Commemorating the victory over the Swedes at Leesno. Armored bust of Peter I right. Reverse: Peter I on horseback trampling Swedish soldiers. Smirnov calls this a restrike of the award medal for Russian troops. Delightful dark-chocolate surfaces. Yum! Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75-125.

Lot 3653
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1710. Poltina. Sev-259. Peter I. Toned. Scarce. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $475-600.

Lot 3654
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1711. Silver Medal. Fiala-1807; Reichel unlisted; Tiregal unlisted. 48 mm. Unsigned. The Marriage of the Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich to Charlotte Christina Sophie of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. Conjoined busts right. Reverse: Clasped hands over lit altar with Russian and Brunswick shields. Very Rare. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $725-900.

Lot 3655
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1712. Ruble. Unlisted Sev. obverse, as Sev-290; Dav-1650. Small eagle type. Toned. Rare. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500-2,750.

Lot 3656
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1718. Ruble. Uzd-558; Sev-375. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-700.

Lot 3657
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1721. Ruble. Dav-1655; KM-157.5. Letter "K" before sleeve lappet. Minor scratch in field. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 3658
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1722. Ruble. Sev-528. Large date. Rare date. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 3659
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1723. Ruble. Sev-600. Twelve lines on sleeve. Three crowns above eagle on chest. Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 3660
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1723-OK. Ruble. Uzd-606; Sev-581 (R). Die errors in obverse IMPYeRATOR'. Kfku. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $450-600.

Lot 3661
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1724. Ruble. Dav-1660; KM-162.4. Die break on obverse and surface damage on reverse. Some luster. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 3662
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1724. Bronze Medal. Sm-212 var.; Tiregal-66. 60 mm., unsigned. Coronation of Catherine I. Conjoined busts of Peter and Catherine right. Reverse: Coronation scene with Peter I placing crown Catherine's head. Pleasing reddish patina. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175-250.

Lot 3663
Russia. Peter I, the Great (1682-1725). 1725. Ruble. Uzd-625; Sev-686. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $900-1,000.

Lot 3664
Russia. Catherine I (1725-1727). 1726. Poltina. H-6; KM-175.1. Catherine I bust left. SPB. Obverse surface lamination marks. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.