Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 31

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Nicholas II (1894-1917)

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2059		Russia. Nicholas II (1868-1918). Document Signed as Czar of Russia, 1905, Saint Petersburg, 2½ pages, 14 x 8¾ in. An imperial decree, untranslated. Boldly signed. Very fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 2060		Russia. Nicholas II (1868-1918). The last of the Russian czars, Nicholas was an inept and autocratic ruler. The failing economy, the lost Russian-Japanese war, and World War I finally resulted in the Russian revolution. Nicholas abdicated in 1917 and he and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks in July 1918. Document Signed as Czar of Russia, December 2, 1902, Saint Petersburg, 1 page, 13½ x 8 in. In Russian. Very fine. Ordering that the appropriate medals and document be given to a man named Jacob, on whom Nicolas has bestowed the title of Cavalier. No translation. Very fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 2061		Russia. Nicholas II (1868-1918). Imperial Decree Signed as Czar of Russia, November 24, 1914, Saint Petersburg, 1 page, 14 x 8½ in. In Russian, to the Chapter of Russian Imperial and Royal Orders, ordering medals and documents for seven men he has given the title of "Cavalier of Our Imperial Orders." The men were being rewarded "for excellence in affairs against the enemy." Very fine. With translation. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $978
Lot 2062		Russia. 37½ Rubles, 1902. Bitkin-309; Fr-170; Sev-578; Y-B65. Nicholas II. Head left. Reverse: Eagle in circle, legend around. Struck at the St. Petersburg mint, without mintmark. Mintage of only 225 pieces. Well struck as expected for a proof striking with nicely textured surfaces and considerable brilliance. Severin quotes the comments made by S. I. Chizhov in his 1904 book published in Moscow relative to this issue, Outline of Certain Types of Russian Coins in Past Two Centuries, "These coins not struck for circulation but selected for high dignitaries in the amount of 225 specimens. In all, 200 pieces were presented to His Majesty for personal gifts on special occasions. The remaining 25 specimens were turned over to H. I. H. Grand Duke George Mikhailovich." As the largest gold coin of Russia, it is of interest to world collectors assembling a collection of "crown size gold" as well as collectors of the Russian series. One of the great twentieth century rarities, and seldom offered. Extremely Rare. PCGS graded Proof 62. Estimated Value $65,000 - 80,000. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection, Ex-Goodman Collection 1991, lot 48. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63,250
Lot 2063		Russia. 25 Rubles or 2 ½ Imperials, 1908. Fr-171; Bitkin-311; Sev-587; Y-A65. Nicholas II. St. Petersburg mint, without mintmark. Head left. Reverse: Eagle in beaded circle, legend around. Total mintage of only 150 pieces. KM lists a mintage of 150 business strikes and 25 proofs and Bitkin may have added these two figures as he shows a total of 175, not broken down by production method. Severin quoted a mintage of 150, not mentioning regular or proof strikes. It seems likely that 150 pieces were struck, all as proof strikes only, but whatever the figure, they are extremely rare and equally popular and desirable. Of the miniscule original amount struck, there can only be a very few in this choice state. R3, 4 to 9 pieces estimated to exist. PCGS graded Proof 64. Estimated Value $75,000 - 85,000. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $77,625
Lot 2064		Russia. 15 Rubles, 1897. Fr-177; Y-65.2. Nicholas II. One year type. ANACS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2065		Russia. 15 Rubles, 1897-AG. Fr-177; Y-65.1. Nicholas II. One year type. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 2066		Russia. 7½ Rubles, 1897-AG. Fr-178; Y-63. Nicholas II. One year type. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 2067		Russia. 7½ Rubles, 1897-AG. Fr-178; Y-63. Nicholas II. One year type. ANACS graded AU-50. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 2068		Russia. Ruble, 1896-AG. Bitkin-311; Sev-4035; Dav-294; Y-60. Nicholas II. Coronation commemorative. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2069		Russia. Ruble, 1899 ZB. Bit-43; Sev-4070; Y-59.3. Nicholas II. A frosty Choice Brilliant Uncirculated specimen with some light golden russet toning. Becoming scarce in this grade. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 2070		Russia. Ruble, 1899 (Brussels Mint). Bit-194; Sev-4068; Y-59.1. Nicholas II. A Choice Brilliant Uncirculated specimen with full mint frost and some light golden russet toning. Now scarce this nice. NGC graded MS-63.** Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 2071		Russia. Ruble, 1901-AP. Bitkin- 48; Sev-4095; Dav-293; Y-59. Nicholas II. Very scarce assayer. Gorgeous deep iridescent toning. Visually stunning and certainly the finest known. PCGS graded Proof 67. Estimated Value $7,000 - 10,000. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection, Ex-Virgil Brand Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 2072		Russia. Ruble, 1903-AP. Bitkin-51; Sev-4107; Dav-293; Y-59. Nicholas II. This specimen is absolutely stunning! It has that special look and eye appeal that experienced numismatists who seek truly superb coins will immediately recognize and desire. The strike is perfect, the brilliant proof surfaces are perfect and the deeply frosted devices are, dare we say it, perfect. All this perfection is further enhanced by magnificent iridescent periphial toning which could not be nicer if it was made to order. In addition, it is a very rare date with only 55,519 business strikes issued. Unquestionably the finest of this date, and if there is a more beautiful proof ruble of Nicholas II out there, we'd like to see it! PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. Estimated Value $8,000 - 12,000. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection, Ex-Goodman Collection, Feb. 1991, Lot 491. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,975
Lot 2073		Russia. Ruble, 1912-ZB. Bitkin-323; Sev-4164; Dav-296; Y-68. Nicholas II. Defeat of Napoleon Commemorative. Very nice for type. Choice Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 2074		Russia. Ruble, 1913-BC. Sev-4180; J-1229; Dav-298. Nicholas II. Romanov commemorative. A choice frosty specimen with handsome golden toning mostly on the reverse. The nicest high relief variety we have seen. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $250 - 350. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2075		Russia. Ruble, 1913-VS. Dav-298; J-1229; Y-70. Romanov commemorative. Toned. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $200 - 300. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 2076		Russia. 50 Kopeks, 1910-ZB. Bitkin-81; Sev-4145; Y-58. Nicholas II. Choice brilliant example. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 2077		Russia. 50 Kopeks, 1912 ZB. Bit-83; Sev-4161; Y-58.2. Nicholas II. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated with full original frosty mint luster. Virtual gem quality. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 2078		Russia. Copper Proof Set, 1916 (Without Mintmark). Y-47.2, 48.2, 9.3, 10.3, 11.3, 12.3. All graded by NGC.5 Kopecks graded, Proof 64 Red; 3 Kopecks graded Proof 64 Red; 2 Kopecks graded proof 64 Red; Kopeck graded Proof 65 Red and Brown; ½ Kopeck graded Proof 64 Red and Brown; ¼ Kopeck graded Proof 64 Red and Brown. Extremely Rare in Proof. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2079		Russia. Medal, 1913. Nicholas II. Brass. 29 mm. With loop. For the 300th Anniversary (1613-1913) of the Romanov dynasty. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 125. The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold