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

Russia

Catherine I (1725-1727)

Lot 5150
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1726 (Moscow). Dav-1664. Catherine I. Edge flaw. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 5151
RUSSIA. ½ Ruble, 1726. Sev-790; Uzd-656. Catherine I. Original Strike: not a Novodel. Extremely Rare. Light gray, no post-minting blemishes. Obverse slightly off-center. NGC graded VF-35.

This coin is very rare, and was struck in a year of historic significance. In February of 1726, the Empress created the Supreme Secret Council, to deal with "matters of exceptional significance." The six council members in effect became her personal advisors to such a degree that they ruled with her. In fact, when she died the following year, she appointed Peter to succeed her but nominated the Council as regent. Catherine I was Empress of Russia for a mere two years and three months.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.

Lot 5152
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1726. SP'. Sev-798; Uzd-650. Catherine I. Planchet defects on obverse. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 5153
RUSSIA. Pattern Grivennik, 1726. B-33, GM-335, Uzd-2394. Novodel. 41 mm. 56.7 grams. Edge-4 (Lettered: "Russian Grivennik Moscow Mint"). Crowned Catherine I monogram. Reverse: Imperial eagle over 10 value dots. Value and date around. This type is referred to as the "Menshikov Grivennik" because of Prince Menshikov's position as the "power behind the throne" in the reign of Catherine I, and more specifically because the monogram reflects his power, by some interpretations, in that his own monogram is hidden in the curls of the Empress. Extremely Rare. Too large for holder, with tag. Wonderful, glossy chocolate-brown surfaces retaining a hint of mint red. Centered and boldly struck. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Virgil Brand Collection via B.G.Johnson, Ex Randolph Zander private treaty 1967, Ex World Wide, Brekke Sale, Part I, May 1993, Lot 1159.

Lot 5154
RUSSIA. Grivna Plate Money, 1726. B-48; GM-340. Novodel. Copper. 63 mm X 63 mm. Uniface. Catherine I. Very Scarce. Too large for holder, graded by NGC with tag. Gorgeous brown surfaces with hints of red luster. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 170.

Lot 5155
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks Plate Money, 1726. B-41A. Copper. 42mm X 42 mm. Novodel. Catherine I. Uniface. Very Scarce. Too large for holder, graded by NGC with tag. Light brown with hints of mint red. Bright and beautiful. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 171 (no tag).

Lot 5156
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1726. KA. B-16. Edge-5. Novodel. Catherine I. Some dark spots and off center, a little red, sharp details. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 5157
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1726-KA. B-17; H-2. Plain edge. Novodel. Catherine I. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 5158
RUSSIA. Novodel Kopeck Plate Money, 1726. B-36; GM-343. 24 mm X 23.8 mm. Uniface. Catherine I. Extremely Rare. An exquisite example with perfect edges and rims, bold, the struck obverse about half golden red and half brown. And wait till you see it in the slab! NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 172.

Lot 5159
RUSSIA. Novodel Kopeck, 1726. B-4; GM-337. 25 mm. 8.29 grams. Edge-0. Catherine I. Rider within circle. Reverse: Value within double rectangle. Once cleaned with traces of lacquer. Off center. Very Rare. Extremely Fine/About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-700.
Ex R. Zander 1967; Ex World Wide, B.F. Brekke Collection, Part I, May 1993, lot 1156.

Lot 5160
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1727. Dav-1665; Sev-859. Catherine I. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5161
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1727. Sev-866; Dav-1665. Catherine I. Bust right. Reverse: Eagle. Attractive light gray surfaces. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5162
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1727. SP'. Dav-1665; Sev-899. Catherine I. Lightly cleaned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.

Lot 5163
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1727. Moscow. Dav-1665; Sev-859. Catherine I. NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 5164
RUSSIA. ½ Ruble, 1727 (Moscow). Sev-853; Uzd-676. Catherine I. Lightly cleaned. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Ex Irving Goodman, Feb 1991, Lot 168.

Lot 5165
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1727. KA. B-Unlisted. Novodel. Catherine I. Mostly a bright iridescent lavender red, a bit off center. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $500-UP.

Lot 5166
RUSSIA. Novodel 5 Kopeck, 1727-KA. B-31. Edge-5. Catherine I. Irregular rims as struck. Medium brown. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 5167
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1727-KA. B-30; H-2. Edge-5. Catherine I. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $50-75.

Lot 5168
RUSSIA. Novodel 2 Kopeck, 1727. B-9. Edge-O. Catherine I. Rider within circle. Reverse: Crowned cipher and date. Milk-chocolate brown, very lovely. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Peter II (1727-1730)

 Grandson of Peter the Great and the only male in direct line of succession, the boy Peter led a short, unhappy life. The state was under the control of two squabbling members of the new council, each of whom betrothed his daughter to young Peter, hoping for a royal alliance. When the boy czar befriended Prince Dolgoruky, the other, Menshikov (once a favorite of Peter the Great and his closest confidant), was arrested and exiled to northern Siberia, where he died within two years. The Dolgoruky family then dominated the Secret Council and arranged for Peter to marry into their family. But the boy died suddenly of smallpox. Orphaned at three, dead at fourteen, he left no heir.

Lot 5169
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1727. Dav-1667; Sev-918. Peter II. Toned. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5170
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1727. Dav-1667; Sev-924. Peter II. NGC graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5171
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1727 (Moscow). Dav-1667; Sev-921. Peter II. Lightly cleaned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5172
RUSSIA. ½ Ruble, 1727. Sev-902; KM-180. Peter II. Pleasing two-tone gray surfaces. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5173
RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1727. SP'. Sev-908. Peter II. NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

Lot 5174
RUSSIA. Poltina, 1727. SP'. Sev-912; Uzd-677. Peter II. St. Petersburg mintmark on both sides. Surface marks and light scratches. Toned. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

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