Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 132

The New York Sale

Russian Coins and Historical Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2051		Lot of 3 Roubles and Poltina. Roubles 1734 (obv. scratch, darkened), 1735, 1737 (some old obv. scratches and lamination) Bit 110ff, 121,135; and Poltina 1732 (Small obv lamination). Bit 138ff. About very fine-Very fine. (Lot of 4). Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $768
Lot 2052		Jetton. 1739. Silver. To Commemorate Peace with Turkey. Bit Ð�418, Diakov 81.5, Rud 1739.2. Crowned and mantled bust right / Eagle, wreath in beak, sitting atop a pile of trophy arms. Authenticated and graded by PCGS AU 53 (#528711). Rich old deep gray tone. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 2053		Rouble 1756. 1.58 gm. GOLD. Eagle with broad tail. Bit 60 (R), Fr 116, Uzd 4078. Some minro friction marks. Decent lustre. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,170
Lot 2054		Rouble 1741 CÐ�Ð�. Bit 242 (R1). Petrov (15 Rubl.), Sev 1384 (S). Rare first year of issue. Authenticated and graded by NGC VF Details, cleaned (4928351-065). Once lightly cleaned, now toned with soft iridescent hues. Very fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP Ex â€�The New York Sale XVIIIâ€�, Jan. 10, 2008, lot 1116. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 2055		Rouble 1751 CÐ�Ð�. Pellet before and after PÐ£Ð�Ð�Ð�. Bit 266, Diakov 243. Authenticated and graded NGC AU 58 (# 6611824-006). Old number â€�3/-â€� in purple ink above eagleâ€�s head. Pearly pale lavender gray, sparkling lustre. Choice almost uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,800
Lot 2056		Rouble 1752 CÐ�Ð�-Ð�I. Bit 269, Diakov 266, Sev 1592. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 61 ex Soedermann (# 6611824-008). Coruscating lustre. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP Ex Leonid Soedermann Collection, Sincona Sale 32, ZÃ¼rich, Oct. 24, 2016, lot 1284. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,760
Lot 2057		Rouble 1752 MMÐ"-IÐ�. Bit 127, Diakov 260, Sev 1597. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 (# 6611824-007). Sharp portrait. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,600
Lot 2058		Poltina 1743 CÐ�Ð�. Bit 299 (R), Diakov 75, Sev 1433 (S). Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58 ex Brand (# 6611824-004). Pearly slate gray, ample lustre. Very choice, virtually -Uncirculated. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP Ex â€�Virgil M. Brand Collectionâ€�, Spink Sale 19, Chicago, April 15-16, 1986, lot 92. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,840
Lot 2059		Poltina 1744 MMÐ". Bit 146 (R), Diakov 113, Petrov (3 Rubl.), Uzd 974. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU Details, cleaned â€�Ex Baranovaâ€� (# 6478271-004). Lightly cleaned, now toned light pearly gray, pale amber peripheral hues. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP Ex â€�I. Baranova Collection,â€� Christieâ€�s, Geneva, Dec 5, 1984, lot 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,840
Lot 2060		Poltina 1749 CÐ�Ð�. Bit 312 (R1), Diakov 207 (R1), Petrov (5 Rubl.), Sev 1540 (S). Rare. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58 (# 6611824-005). Satiny light charcoal gray. Very choice, virtually -Uncirculated. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,320
Lot 2061		2 Kopecks 1758. Cf. Brekke/Bakken Supp. P. 98;. Bit type 470, Brekke type 98. Edge 5. Struck over a â€�Baroqueâ€� Kopeck 1756. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - UP Ex â€�Jen E. Aalborgâ€�s Collection of Russian Coinsâ€�, Part II, Thomas HÃ�iland Auction, May 12, 2007, lot 1161 â€" comes with Sale tag. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2062		18 Groschen 1759. KÃ�nigsberg. 5.37 gm. Obverse legend starts high, Elizabeth's crown points between colon and I in D:G:IMP. Olding 453a, Bit 677v (R1) Diakov 629 (R1), Ilyin (8 Rubl.), Sev 1814 (R), Uzd 4866 (R). Deep iridescent toning. Some weakness at centers, otherwise bold. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP Ex â€�The New York Saleâ€� XXXVI. Jan 6, 2011, lot 1102, comes with tag. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,560
Lot 2063		VI Groschen 1761. KÃ�nigsberg. 3.07 gm. Two hair locks on shoulder. Eagle's right wing tip under P in PRUSS, left under E in MONETA. Olding 454a, Bit 720, Diakov 720, Sev 1846, Uzd 4893. Russet highlights. Good extremely fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex â€�The New York Saleâ€� XXVI, Jan.6, 2011, lot 1119, comes with sales tag. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 2064		3 Groschen 1761. Moscow. 1.43 gm. ELISAB:I:D:G:IMP. Olding 457c, Bit 814 (R), Diakov 755, Sev 1843, Uzd 4898. Soft slate-gray. About extremely fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex â€�The New York Saleâ€� XXVI, Jan.6, 2011, lot 1132, comes with sales tag. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2065		II Groschen 1759. KÃ�nigsberg. 1.43 gm. Numerals in value II close together. Olding 458a, Bit 764 (R1), Diakov 661 (R1), Sev 1782, Uzd 4878. Frosty and lustrous pale slate-gray. Lovely strike. Rare so nice. Certified and graded by NGC MS 64 (#5911662-011). Choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP Ex â€�The New York Saleâ€� XXXVI. New York, January 6, 2011, lot 1134. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2066		Solidus 1759. KÃ�nigsberg. 0.57 gm. Ordinary small crown, distinct crenallations in arch. Olding 460, Bit 789v (R1), Diakov 670, Sev 1772, Uzd 4880. Lovely soft toning. A wonderful example. Choice about uncirculated. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex â€�The New York Sale XXVIâ€�, Jan.6, 2011, lot 1145, comes with sales tag. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $840
Lot 2067		Poltina 1762 MMÐ"-Ð"M. Bit 10 (R), Diakov19 (R2), Sev 1873 (R). Authenticated and graded by PCGS XF 40 (# 233850.50). Extremely fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,400
Lot 2068		Poltina 1777. GOLD. Bit 116 (R), Sev 369. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 (# 2631130-002). Brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 2069		Rouble 1765 MMÐ"-EI. 23.86 gm. Bit 123, Diakov 80. Sev 1958 (R). Old obverse hairline scratch. Pale white tone. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,440
Lot 2070		Rouble 1766 CÐ�Ð�-TI-Ð�I. Bit 198, Diakov 134, Sev 1975. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 (# 6611824-009). Satiny lustre. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,600
Lot 2071		Rouble 1768 MMÐ"-EI. Bit 129, Diakov 197, Sev 2012 (S). Authenticated and graded by NGC AU Details, scratched - behind bust (# 6611826-007). Soft gray tone, pearlescent hues. Almost uncirculated. Estimated Value $750 - UP Ex â€�Bekisz Collectionâ€�, Noble Sale, Sydney, March 2001, lot 2300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 2072		Rouble 1781 CÐ�Ð�-Ð�Ð�. Edge 1. Novodel. Cf.Bit H232 (R3), Diakov N415 (R3), Uzd H1112 (R). Excessively rare. Bitkin refers to this coin in his catalog as H232 edge 6, but this coin is edge 1. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58+ ex Soedermann (# 6478271-006). Pearly white-gray. In our opinion this is an MS coin and Choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $25,000 - UP Ex Adolph Hess Auktion-Bank Leu 39, Luzerne, Nov. 7, 1968, lot 248. Ex Leonid Soedermann Collection, Sincona Sale 12, ZÃ¼rich, Oct. 16, 2013, lot 279 (where it realized SFr 55,000). Per the description, the collector noted that this coin is missing from the GM collection and is only recorded in the Count Tolstoy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $43,200
Lot 2073		Rouble 1782 CÐ�Ð�-Ð�Ð�. 24.12 gm. Bit 233, Diakov 437, Sev 2186 (S), Uzd 1121. Snowy white over some old obverse hairlinesâ€� reverse hairline scratch. Lustrous. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2074		5 Kopecks 1765 EM. Novodel. 77.3 gm. Bit H655 (R2), Brekke â€"unlisted as edge 3. Apparently and curiously the only listing for this piece with this edge is Bitkinâ€�s. A very rare and very heavy Novodel. Some die flaws. Toned. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 2075		5 Kopecks 1788 MM. â€�M Mâ€� at sides of the eagle. 52.6 gm. Bit 527 (R1), B 272 (R), Ilyin (10 Rubl.), Petrov (10 Rubl.). Overstruck on a 1762 10 Kopecks with snippets of the undertype visible. Very rare. A most pleasing example. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 2076		5 Kopecks 1787 KM. Bit 793, B 262. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58 BN. Rich brown. Choice almost uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2077		5 Kopecks 1791 AM. Bit 861, KM C59.2. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 64 BN (# 3500252-004). Sharply struck. Choice uncirculated. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions, Long Beach, CA, September 9-10, 2014, lot 34745. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 2078		Denga 1794 EM. Bit 734, B 97. Authenticated and graded by PCGS AU 58 (# 413228). Deep cafÃ© au lait brown. Choice almost uncirculated. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $228
Lot 2079		Polushka 1795 EM. Bit 762 (R), B 46. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 BN (# 6349513-016). Brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 2080		2 Kopecks 1778 KM. 13.89 gm. Bit 1120, B 444. Semi-glossy. Deep olive brown. Near uncirculated. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2081		Polushka 1769 KM. Bit 1212 (R), B 326 (S). Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58 BN (# 5788232-013). Deep olive-brown. Choice almost uncirculated. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2082		5 Kopecks 1793 EM. 52.2 gm. Cf.Bit 101, cf.B 9. Triple overstruck. Struck over a 1762 10 Kopecks (clearly visible under eagle); a 5 Kopecks of Elizabeth II (monogram visible under Catherineâ€�s cipher) and an uncertain earlier 5 Kopecks (wreath visible). Very rare and interesting as a triple overstrike. Good very fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2083		5 Kopeks 1793 EM.49.05 gm. Bit 102, B 10 (S). Overstruck on a Catherine II 10 Kopecks 1796. The reverse legend of the host coin quite clear on obverse, cipher over previous cipher. Unusually large flan, Impressive Good very fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2084		5 Kopecks 1796 EM. 56.73 gm. Bit 109 (R1), B 17. Struck over a 1762 10 Kopecks (part of legend visible under cipher). Rare. About extremely fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2085		5 Kopecks 1796 EM. 57.33 gm. Two edges â€" Edge 5 and 6. Bit 109/110 (R3). Very rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2086		On the Establishment of the Orphanâ€�s Hospital in St. Petersburg, 1763. Silver. 51 mm. 64.2 gm. By T. Ivanov and J.G Waechter. Diakov 123.1 (R2), Sm 248/a. Crowned and mantled bust right, TÐ�MOÎ�EÐ� Ã�BAHOBÐ� signed below/ Faith, cross on shoulder, standing by a kneeling mother who holds an infant in her arms, J.G. Waechter.f. signed on column behind, hospital building in foreground, top two facing floors with six windows each. Nice old toning over hairlines in field. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP For the Gold Award Medal given for this event, see Lot XXX in the Awards Section. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,120
Lot 2087		On the Establishment of the Orphanâ€�s Hospital in St. Petersburg, 1763. Silver. 51 mm. 68.5 gm. By T. Ivanov. Diakov 123.2 (R2), Sm--. Crowned and mantled somewhat narrower bust right, TÐ�MOÎ�EÐ�. IBAHOBÐ� signed below/ Faith, cross on shoulder, standing by a kneeling mother who holds an infant in her arms, nothing on column behind, hospital building in foreground, top two facing floors with five windows each. Evidence of mount removed at 12:00 and some obverse surface digs (possibly once used as an award medal). About Extremely fine. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2088		On the Establishment of the Orphanâ€�s Hospital in St. Petersburg, 1763. Medal. Gilt Bronze. 51 mm. By T. Ivanov and J.G Waechter. Diakov 123.1, Sm 248/a. Crowned and mantled bust right, TÐ�MOÎ�EÐ� Ã�BAHOBÐ� signed below / Faith, cross on shoulder, standing by a kneeling mother who holds an infant in her arms, J.G. Waechter.f. signed on column behind, hospital building in foreground. Some minor scuffs on edge. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 2089		Court Carousel 1766. Medal. Bronze. 65 mm. By T. Ivanov. Diakov 131.1, Reichel 2324. Crowned and mantled bust right / The carousel, in the foreground, the rivergod Neva reclining on a shield bearing the Arms on St. Petersburg, eagle, wreath in beak, above. Deep chestnut-brown. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $456
Lot 2090		Introduction of Vaccinations for Smallpox to Russia, 1768. Medal. Bronze. 64.9 mm. By T. Ivanov. Diakov 138.1, Sm 261. Crowend and mantled bust of Catherine right / The empress holding the hand of a young Paul, Russia and two children before her, a dead dragon behind. Deep chestnut brown. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex World Art Medals Sale, Philadelphia, comes with tag. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 2091		Victories over Turkey, 1770. Medal. Bronze. 45 mm. By J.L. Oexlein. Diakov 149.1 (R2), Sm 267. Crowned and mantled bust right / Pallas standing Â� right, holding spear and shield. Rare. Somewhat porous surfaces. Toned. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex Horn Collection, comes with collector tag. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 2092		Jetton. 1782. Silver. Inauguration of the Peter the Great Monument in St. Petersburg. Bit Ð�1383 (R), Diakov 194.8, Rud 1782.1. Laureate head of Catherine left / View of the equestrian monument. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 55 (# 4826615-008). Light gray tone with soft golden hues. Choice about uncirculated. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 2093		Jetton. 1790. Silver. 4.1 gm. To Commemorate Peace with Sweden. Bit Ð�1391 (R), Rud 1790.3. Olive branch within laurel wreath / Fine-line legend. Toned. Good Very fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 2094		Albertus Rouble 1796 Ð�M. Bit 14 (R1), Sev 2381 (R), Uzd 1257 (RR). Rare and popular type. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU â€�Details, private countermarkâ€� (# 6455369-001). Collectorâ€�s initial â€�Ð�â€� neatly stamped below the eagleâ€�s tailfeathers. Attractive pearly-gray with good lustre. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $12,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 2095		5 Kopecks 1797 CM-Ð�Ð�. Heavy standard. Bit 28 (R), Sev 2390 (S). Authenticated and graded by NGC XF Details, obv tooled. (# 6611823-016).Toned. Obverse pinscratches. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 2096		2 Kopecks 1799 EM. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 BN (# 6271997-010). Some minor flan flaws. Brown with orange highlights, good lustre. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 2097		Â½ Taler, 1798 J. 11.09 gm. Bit 2 (R1), Sev 2493 (R). Dig below crown and on eagleâ€�s neck. Lovely pale blue-white tone. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,068
Lot 2098		Coronation of Paul, 1797. Medal. Silver. 39 mm. By C. Meisner. Diakov 243.9 (R1), Reichel 2963 (R1), Sm 328/c. Peruked and uniformed bust right / Broad, shaded cross. Once gilded. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $504
Lot 2099		Rouble 1804 CÐ�Ð�-Î�Ð". Novodel. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 60 ex Soedermann (# 6478271-007). Rare. Satin white. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $15,000 - UP Ex â€�Leonid Soedermann Collectionâ€�, Sincona Sale 58, ZÃ¼rich, Oct. 21, 2019, lot 296. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,000
Lot 2100		Rouble 1808 CÐ�Ð�-MK. Bit 72, Sev 2584 (S). Authenticated and graded by PCGS MS 63 (Pre-2008 holder, # 925643). Bold devices in satiny fields with coruscating lustre. Very scarce so nice. Choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $4,000 - UP Ex â€�Irving Goodman Collectionâ€�, Superior Galleries, Feb. 11-12, 1991, lot 726. Ex â€�Robert Hesselgesser Collectionâ€�, Goldbergâ€�s Sale, June 7, 2000, lot 5547. Ex â€�The New York Sale VIIIâ€�, Jan. 15, 2004, lot 720. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,500

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