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

Russia

Lot 5600
RUSSIA. Pattern 5 Kopecks, 1830-E.M. FX. B-239. Novodel (hand finished). Nicholas I. Very Rare. Delightful dark-chocolate-brown colored surfaces. Medallic strike quality. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5601
RUSSIA. Pattern 5 Kopecks, 1830-EM. FKh. B-239. Nicholas I. Original pattern striking. Extremely Rare. Harshly graded. A choice coin with very pleasing chocolate-brown surfaces, the devices delicately outlined with some mint red color. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5602
RUSSIA. Pattern 2 Kopecks, 1830. SP'. B-143A. Novodel. Nicholas I. Reddish brown and semi-prooflike. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5603
RUSSIA. Pattern Kopeck, 1830. SP'. B-78A. Novodel. Nicholas I. Exquisite brick-red and chocolate-brown surfaces, just immaculate. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $200-UP.

Lot 5604
RUSSIA. Kopeck, 1830-EM. B-79. Novodel. Nicholas I. Glossy dark-chocolate brown, hints of red, sharply struck, semi-reflective reverse showing lovely golden green iridescence as well. A beauty! NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5605
RUSSIA. Pattern 1 Kopeck, 1830. SP'. B-78A . Novodel. Plain edge. Nicholas I. Dark brown with hues of brick-red luster, just beautiful in this state! NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5606
RUSSIA. Pattern Kopeck, 1830. SP'. B-78A. Novodel. Nicholas I. Reddish brown with bluish iridescence. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Ex World Wide, Brekke Collection, Part III, Lot 1664.

Lot 5607
RUSSIA. Pattern 1 Kopeck, 1830. SP'. B-78A . Novodel. Plain edge. Nicholas I. Dark chocolate brown, smooth as can be, with hints of red and bluish iridescent hues. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 5608
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1831. NG-SP'. Dav-282; Sev-2956. Pale golden iridescence on the reverse. But the obverse is a feast for the eyes! The eagle is brighter silver than the surrounding fields, which exhibit a gorgeous, bright golden blue. A jewel for its color. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 897.

Lot 5609
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1831. NG-SP'. Dav-282; Sev-2983. Nicholas I. Beautiful, light bluish gold iridescence atop sparkling luster. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $500-700.

Lot 5610
RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1831/0. NG-SP'. S-2976. Clear overdate. Prooflike. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5611
RUSSIA. 10 Kopecks, 1831-CM. B-277A. Novodel. Nicholas I. Two-tone red and brown, the mint luster outlining the devices. A splendid and massive copper! NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Ex World Wide, Brekke Collection, Part III, Lot 1675 (no tag).

Lot 5612
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1831-EM. B-242. Nicholas I. No assayer. Scarce. Golden mauve-red surfaces, perfectly centered, boldly struck. A fantastic quality piece. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5613
RUSSIA. 25 Kopecks, 1832. NG-SP'. Sev-2998; H-322. Nicholas I. Rare. Exquisite, bright golden blue iridescent toning. NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, 1033.

Lot 5614
RUSSIA. 10 Kopecks, 1832-EM. B-278. Nicholas I. Mostly medium brown with mint red outlining the devices. NGC graded MS-63 Brown.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5615
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1833. NG-SP'. Dav-283; Sev-3027. Nicholas I. Golden greenish gray iridescence atop sparkling mirrors creates an elegant look here. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

Lot 5616
RUSSIA. 5 Kopecks, 1833-CM. B-247a. Novodel. Edge-0. Nicholas I. Glossy brown with faded brick-red luster in the background. Centered and most pleasing. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5617
RUSSIA. 1 Kopeck, 1833-CM. B-85A (Rare); KM-N508. Plain edge. Novodel. Nicholas I. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 5618
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1834. Dav-285; Sev-3061; Cr-169. Nicholas I. To commemorate the memory of Alexander I. Head right. Reverse: Monument. Rare. Mirrored surfaces showing lovely light silvery blue iridescent toning. NGC graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

Lot 5619
RUSSIA. 1 Kopeck, 1834-CM. B-87A: KM-N513. Novodel. Plain edge. Nicholas I. A little carbon spotting but bright reddish brown surfaces. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5620
RUSSIA. Medal, 1835. Bronze. 65.5 mm. By Heinrich Gube, Smirnov-474. Commemorating the visit of the Czarevitch, Alexander Nicholaievich, to the St. Petersburg mint. Bust of Nicholas I left. Reverse: Date within ornate circular border. Very scarce. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 5621
RUSSIA. 1½ Rubles (10 Zloty), 1836 (St. Petersburg). Sev-3181; Dav-286B; Cr-172.2. Reeded edge. Bust of Czar Nicholas to right. Paul Utkin initials on truncation. Reverse: Portraits of the imperial family, without circles. Engraver's name missing. Very Rare. Brilliant mirrored surfaces, the Czar's huge portrait moderately frosted against the mirrors, as are the smaller portraits on the reverse. Light hairlines in the fields, but very near to Choice. NGC graded Proof 62.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.

Lot 5622
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1836. NG-SP'. Dav-283; Sev-3159. Nicholas I. Elegant silvery gold iridescence showing some hairlining underneath. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5623
RUSSIA. Poltina (½ Ruble), 1836. NG-SP'. Cr-167.1; Sev-3145. Nicholas I. Silvery golden blue iridescence atop sparkling mirrored surfaces. NGC graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 5624
RUSSIA. 1 Kopeck, 1836-EM. B-90. Nicholas I. Minor spots but bright red luster! NGC graded Proof 63 Red.
Estimated Value $150-200.