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 3790
Russia. Alexander II (1855-1881). 1875-EM. 5 Kopecks. B-242; Y-12. Fully red reverse showing light hairlines; lightly toned obverse. NGC graded Proof 63 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $75-100.

Lot 3791
Russia. Alexander II (1855-1881). 1877. 25 Kopecks. NF-SP'. Sev-3871; Y-23. Prooflike fields with lovely golden green iridescent toning. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $120-160.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1270.

Lot 3792
Russia. Alexander III (1881-1894). 1881. 5 Kopecks. SP'. B-249; Y-12. Reddish mauve and truly beautiful. The surfaces are superb and unspotted, with no visible hairlines, but there is a toning streak on the reverse--the only excuse for a 64-grade we can find. NGC graded Proof 64 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $260-320.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1293.

Lot 3793
Russia. Alexander III (1881-1894). 1882. 2 Kopecks. SP'. B-41; Y-10.2. NGC graded Proof 65 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $45-65.

Lot 3794
Russia. Alexander III (1881-1894). 1885. Ruble. AG-SP'. Dav-289; Sev-3955. Scarce date. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3795
Russia. Alexander III (1881-1894). 1893. 2 Kopecks. SP'. B-52; Y-10.2. NGC graded Proof 63 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $50-75.

Lot 3796
Russia. Alexander III (1881-1894). 1894. 25 Kopeks. Y-44. Ag. Toned. NGC graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $50-75.
Ex Pittman.

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Russia. Alexander III (1881-1894). 1894. 25 Kopecks. Sev-4020; Y-44. Last year of Alexander III. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-250.

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Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1896. Ruble. AG. Dav-294; Sev-4035; Y-60. Coronation commemorative. Hairlined. Rare as a proof. Toned. Proof.
Estimated Value $525-775.

Lot 3799
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1896. Polushka (¼ Kopeck). SP'. B-3; Y-47.1. NGC graded Proof 65 Brown.
Estimated Value $45-65.

Lot 3800
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1897. Kopeck. SP'. B-30; Y-9.2. NGC graded Proof 65 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 3801
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1897. Denga (½ Kopeck). SP'. B-15; Y-48.1. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown.
Estimated Value $40-60.

Lot 3802
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1897. Polushka (¼ Kopeck). SP'. B-4; Y-47.1. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown.
Estimated Value $40-60.

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Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1898. Ruble. AG. Dav-293; Sev-4050. Rare, especially so fine as this. Handsome tawny gold toning with glittery mirrors. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 1460.

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Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1899-AR. 50 Kopecks. Sev-4065. Frosted devices, brilliant and reflective fields. Nicely toned, matte gray , to russet-gray in the fields. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

Lot 3805
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1900. Polushka (¼ Kopeck). SP'. Y-47.1; B-7. Minor corrosion. Proof.
Estimated Value $25-50.

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Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1901-AR. 50 Kopecks. Sev-4091. Frosted devices, brilliant and reflective fields. Beautifully toned, with touches of blues, greens, and reds. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 3807
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1902. Kopeck. SP'. B-35; Y-9.2. Scarce date. NGC graded Proof 64 Red.
Estimated Value $75-125.

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Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1904. 50 Kopecks. Sev-4112. The rarest regular issue date 50 Kopeck piece of Nicholas II. Only 4010 pieces struck. Frosted devices, the fields brilliant and reflective, with a touch of gold to slight reddish toning. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

Lot 3809
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1904. 2 Kopecks. SP'. B-59; Y-10.2. NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $50-75.

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Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1905. Ruble. Dav-293; S-4118; Y-59. AR. Lovely toning. NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

Lot 3811
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1905. 2 Kopecks. SP'. B-60 Y-10.2. NGC graded Proof 62 Red and Brown.
Estimated Value $25-40.

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Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1906. Ruble. Dav-293; Sev-4124; Y-59. Nicely toned. NGC graded Proof 62.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 3813
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1906. 10 Kopecks. E'. Sev-4120; Y-20a.2. PCGS graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $75-125.

Lot 3814
Russia. Nicholas II (1894-1917). 1907. 15 Kopecks. E'. Sev-4126; Y-21a.2. Silvery gold iridescent toning. PCGS graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $110-160.

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