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 3715
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1765-EM. Polushka (¼ Kopeck). B-3. Novodel. Reverse scratches, but the surfaces are a lovely light brown with hints of mint red. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 3716
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1767. Polupoltinnik. EI-MMD. Sev-1988 (Rare). Date widely apart. Struck on large flan. Minor flaws. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $40-75.

Lot 3717
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1770. Ruble. YaCh-SP'. Dav-1684; Sev-2043. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $225-300.

Lot 3718
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1771. Denga. B-60. Plain edge. Novodel. Variegated brown surfaces, very handsome. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $140-190.

Lot 3719
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1772. Ruble. Dav-1684. Toned. NGC graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 3720
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1777-1788. 5 Kopek lot. Lot of 3 coins (1777-EM, 1781-EM. 1788-EM). Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $30-40.

Lot 3721
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1778. 15 Kopecks. H-149; KM-62b. Lightly cleaned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $35-75.

Lot 3722
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1781. 5 Kopecks. SPM. Novodel. Edge-5. Too large for holder, with tag. Light brown and lovely. 0 graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $450-600.

Lot 3723
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1784. 15 Kopecks. SP'. Sev-2191; Cr-62c. Lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-175.

Lot 3724
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1785. ¼ Ruble (Polupoltinnik). YaA-SP'. Sev-2221; Cr-65c. Minor edge clip. Lightly cleaned with traces of luster. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 3725
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1789-AM. 5 Kopecks. B-282; Cr-59.2. Glossy brown. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $45-75.

Lot 3726
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1791. Polupoltinnik (¼ Ruble). YaA SP'. Sev-2283. Rare. Dark gray with some luster still in evidence. NGC graded AU-53.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 3727
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1793-AM. 5 Kopecks. B-299; Cr-59.2. Original striking. Glossy medium brown, hints of faded mint red. Nicely centered. At 9 o'clock obverse, a crack in the massive flan. A choice coin. NGC graded MS-66 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 548.

Lot 3728
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1795-EM. 5 Kopecks. B-304; Cr-59.3. Glossy brown. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $45-75.

Lot 3729
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. Novodel 5 Kopeck. B-31. Edge-1. Cipher series. 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 3730
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. Novodel 5 Kopeck. B-31. Edge-1. Cipher series. 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 $500-600.

Lot 3731
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. Novodel 4 Kopeck. B-26. Edge-5. Cipher series. Struck off center. Iridescent bluish brown, the devices outlined in mint red. Delightful. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 3732
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. 4 Kopecks. B-Unlisted. Edge-1. Novodel. Plain field without the four dots. Cipher Series. Rare. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $750-UP.

Lot 3733
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. 4 Kopecks. B-26. Novodel. Edge-5. The Cipher series. Rare. Some porosity but a lovely chocolate brown in color and well struck. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 3734
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. 2 Kopecks. B-Unlisted. Novodel. 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 3735
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. 2 Kopecks. B-19; KM-N272. Edge-1. Novodel. Cipher Series. Dark brick-red and brown, boldly struck with reflective surfaces. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 3736
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. Novodel 2 Kopeck. B-18. Edge-1. Cipher series. Medium brown. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 3737
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. 2 Kopecks. B-19. Novodel. The Cipher series. Pleasing brown surfaces showing hints of red and some green iridescence. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $325-425.

Lot 3738
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. 2 Kopecks. B-19. The cipher series. Dark brown and slightly off center. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $275-400.

Lot 3739
Russia. Catherine II, the Great (1762-1796). 1796. 2 Kopecks. B-19. Edge-1. Novodel. Cipher Series. Light hairlines. Reddish brown. Uneven edge. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $275-375.