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

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World Crowns and Minors

Russian Coins from the Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection

Lot 3665 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
Russia. Catherine I (1725-1727). 1726-KA. Novodel 5 Kopecks. B-16. Edge-5. Red-brown tone, with some lustrous brighter red, and a few dark spots. Struck a little off center, but details sharp. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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Russia. Catherine I (1725-1727). 1727. Ruble, Moscow. Uzd-666; Sev-860. Minor lamination on obverse. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700-800.

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Russia. Catherine I (1725-1727). 1727-SPB. Poltina. Uzd-625; Sev-855. Toned. Very rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $550-700.

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Russia. Catherine I (1725-1727). 1727-KA. Novodel 5 Kopecks. B-31. Edge-5. Irregular rims as struck. Medium brown. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $375-550.

Lot 3669
Russia. Catherine I (1725-1727). 1727-KA. 5 Kopecks. B-30; H-2. Edge-5. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-60.

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Russia. Peter II (1727-1730). 1727-SPB. Poltina (½ Ruble). Sev-908. NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

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Russia. Peter II (1727-1730). 1727. Poltina. H-23; KM-181. Peter II. SPB. Obverse surface adjustment marks. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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Russia. Peter II (1727-1730), 1728. Ruble. Sev-974; Dav-1668. Lightly toned. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $500-650.

Lot 3673
Russia. Peter II (1727-1730). 1728. Ruble. Dav-1668. Lightly cleaned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-300.

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Russia. Peter II (1727-1730). 1728. Ruble. Dav-1668; Sev-975. Lightly cleaned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $225-375.

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Russia. Peter II (1727-1730). 1729. Ruble. Uzd-689; Sev-1008. With St. Andrew's star and no hair ribbons. Pleasing toning. Very Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $650-800.

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Russia. Anna (1730-1740). 1730. Ruble. Uzd-693; Sev-1051 variety. First year of issue. Rare. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 3677
Russia. Anna (1730-1740). 1733. Poltina. Uzd-708; Sev-1117. Old collection toning. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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Russia. Anna (1730-1740). 1734. Ruble, Moscow. Uzd-714 (RR); Sev-1172. One year "Lyrical" portrait type. Very Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700-800.

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Russia. Anna (1730-1740). 1734. Ruble. Sev-1182. Letter B on first sleeve lappet. Very rare variety. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.

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Russia. Anna (1730-1740). 1736. Ruble. Sev- 1220; Dav-1673. Toned. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $400-500.

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Russia. Anna (1730-1740). 1737. Ruble. Uzd-729; Sev-1252. Toned. Very nice for type. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350-400.

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Russia. Anna (1730-1740). 1738-SPB. Poltina. Uzd-737; Sev-1271. Toned. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-450.

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Russia. Anna (1730-1740). 1739. Bronze Medal. Sm-2216; W-2, fig. 27; Reichel-1822. 66 mm., by T. Ivanov and Judin. The Glorious Reign of Empress Anna. Crowned and draped bust of Anna right, after a design by Hedlinger. Reverse: Empress as Athena, seated on clouds, holding lance and shield; the attributes of Arts and Science below. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-250.

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Russia. Ivan III (1740-1741). 1741. Ruble. Dav-1676; Sev-1373. SPB. Fully lustrous with lovely golden toning. Rare this nice. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.

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Russia. Ivan III (1740-1741). 1741. Grivenik, Moscow. Uzd-769; KM-205. Toned. Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

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Russia. Elizabeth (1741-1762). 1742-SPB. Ruble. Uzd-770; Sev-1412. Struck over a 1741 Ruble of Ivan III. Scratches at 3 o'clock on obverse edge. Fully lustrous and well struck. Very rare this nice. NGC graded Mint State 63.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

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Russia. Elizabeth (1741-1762). 1742-SPB. Ruble. Sev. 1414 or 1415; Dav-1677. Struck over 1741 Ivan III ruble. Toned. Fine.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 3688
Russia. Elizabeth (1741-1762). 1742. Bronze Medal. Sm-228a. 61 mm., by S. Judin. Coronation of Elizabeth Petrovna. Crowned bust of Elizabeth right. Reverse: Angel placing crown on Elizabeth's head, while Russia kneels at her side. Struck in high relief. Fine chestnut red patina. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-250.

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Russia. Elizabeth (1741-1762). 1744. Ruble. Dav-1678; Sev-1460. MMA. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $350-450.

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