Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 41

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

World Crowns & Minors/Russia 3

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3876		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1859 AE Medal, 77.5mm, by N. Pimenov with dies cut by Ivan Chukmasov. On the Dedication of the Nicholas I Monument Within the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange Building. Diakov-682.1 (R3 in bronze). Contact marks in the open fields, otherwise Very Fine or better and Very Rare. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 3877		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. Undated (1859) AE Medal, 45.75mm, by V. Alexeev. From the series of prize medals issued by the Department of State Horse Breeding which began about 1859, this specimen "For Best Saddle Horse". Diakov-686.1. Choice Extremely Fine with some old iridescent toning. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3878		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1859 AE Medal, 42.35mm, signed A. Lyalin. Commemorating 50 Years of Service in the Engraving Arts by Honored Professor Nicholas Ivanovich Utkin of the Imperial Academy of Arts. Diakov-680.1. A minor spot; VF-EF. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3879		Russia. 2 Kopeks, 1860-YeM. B-134; Y-4a.1. Alexander II. NGC graded MS-62 Brown. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3880		Russia. Poltina, 1861-SPB FB. Sev-3725; Y-24. Alexander II. Very choice example. Rare this nice. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 3881		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1861 AE Medal, 68.2mm, signed "Cut by N. Kozin from a Model by Count Tolstoy." To Commemorate the Emancipation of the Serfs. Diakov-702.1. Alexander II guides a nobleman and a peasant to a handshake/ An eight pointed cross on a field of glory. Some mottled toning on reverse, otherwise Nearly Mint State, very attractive and relating to a most important historical event. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3882		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1861 AE Medal, 62.65mm, signed N. Kozin. For the 50th Anniversary of the Imperial Alexander Lyceum. Diakov-705.1. Laureate head right of Alexander I/ Owl sits on a lyre atop a music roll. Some edge nicks and light spotting and traces of an old collector number "8" in the lower left obverse field, otherwise Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3883		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1862 AE Medal, 28.5mm, by I. Chukmasov. On the 1000th Anniversary of the Russian State. As Diakov-707.3, but smaller size. Head of Alexander II above banners describing the primary events of his reign/ Crowned arms on mantle. Very Fine. Estimated Value $50 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3884		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1866 Silver Medal, 40.2mm, signed A. Semenov. An Award Medal in AR from the series of Female Institutes Prize Medals For Distinction of Alexander II established about 1857. Diakov-669.5, with award date "1866", the last two digits being impressed. Light scratches and contact marks in the fields and two edge bumps; toned Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 3885		Russia. ½ Kopek, 1867-SPB. B-62; Y-8.2. Alexander II. NGC graded MS-62 Brown. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 3886		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1869 AE Medal, 42.2mm, signed "Cut by N. Kozin Designed by A. Lyalin." An 1869 International Exposition of Horticulture Prize Medal. Diakov-763.3. Allegory with flowers and gardening implements/ Legend and inscription. Few light field marks; Near EF. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3887		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1870 Silver Medal, 50.8mm, signed "PM. " at the truncation of the bust, and "K.B.A.", i.e. copied by V. Alexeev on reverse. An Award Medal in AR from the series of Female Institutes Prize Medals For Distinction of Alexander II established about 1857. Obverse as Diakov-669.2 but with initials and reverse as D-669.1. An awarded specimen with date "1870", the last two digits being impressed. Minor obverse edge tap at 2:30 o'clock; toned Extremely Fine and scarce. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 3888		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1872 Gilt Bronze Medal, 62.35mm, by V. Baranov. On the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Peter the Great. Diakov-790.1 with copy dies by Baranov of Lyalin's original design. Sharply struck and Nearly Mint State with the gilding still bright and attractive. Scarce. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3889		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1872 Bronze plated lead obverse only die trial, 61.5mm, unsigned, for a Prize Medal of the Moscow Polytechnic Exposition. Diakov-783.3. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3890		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1873 AE Medal, 87mm, by Mescheryakov, Mikeshin and Semenov. On the Dedication of the Catherine II Monument in St. Petersburg. Diakov-801.1. Some blotchy toning and verdigris spots, otherwise VF-EF and a most impressive work of medallic art. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 3891		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. Undated (ca. 1873-81) AE Medal, 66.1mm, by Semenov signed "A.S." on obverse and P. Utkin. A Mining Institute Prize Medal from the series originally introduced in 1834 during the reign of Nicholas I. This die pairing is unlisted in Diakov, but it utilizes the obverse of Semenov's ca. 1873 Persian Shah St. Petersburg Mint Visit Medal, Diakov-803.1, and Utkin's reverse of Diakov-648.2, the similar but earlier issue Mining Institute medal with a younger bust of Alexander II. Some light spotting and minor discoloration, otherwise Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 3892		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1876 AE Medal, 43mm, by V. Alexeev. For the Visit of Alexander II to the Academy of Sciences on its Golden Jubilee, 1826-1876. Diakov-829.1. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3893		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1877 AE Medal, 68.75mm, obverse signed C. Jahn, the reverse "Designed by J. Arenburg, Made by C. Jahn". On the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Alexander I. Diakov-836.1. Laureate head of Alexander right/ Justice standing with arms of Finland at her feet next to seated figure with tablet. Choice Proof with lovely light walnut brown color and scarce this nice. Comes with original presentation box. Estimated Value $250 - 350. The Count Vlaimir Collection of Russian Medals. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 3894		Russia. Ruble, 1877-SPB NI. Dav-289; KM-Y25. Alexander II, 1855-1881. Lustrous. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 3895		Russia. Alexander II, 1855-81. 1865 AE Medal, 66mm, signed P. Brusnitsin. On the 100th Anniversary of the Death, on April 4, 1765, of M.V. Lomonosov, famous scientist, poet and member of the Imperial Academy of Science. Diakov-736.1. Some light verdigris and minor handling, otherwise Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3896		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. 1882 Gilt Bronze Medal, 46.75mm, by Steinman and Vazhenin. For the Pan-Russian Exposition in Moscow. Diakov-930.5. Very Fine, lacquered. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 3897		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. 1882 AE Medal, 51mm, by Steinman and Nikonov. On the 50th Anniversary of the Nikolaevskaya General Staff Academy. Diakov-927.1. Conjoined heads of Nicholas I, Alexander II and Alexander III/ Minerva honors a kneeling warrior. Some spotting, contact marks and edge nicks, thus About Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $78
Lot 3898		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. 1883 AE Medal, 79.65mm, by L. Steinman. On the Opening of the New Syassk and Svir Canals. Diakov-937.1. Heads of Catherine II, Alex. I, Alex. II and Alex. III within circular panels, date/ Nine line inscription. Mottled toning with a few light spots, otherwise Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3899		Russia. Coronation Ruble, 1883. Dav-291; Y-43; Sev-3939. Alexander III. Toned. Lustrous. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3900		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. 1889 Silvered Bronze Medal, 28.55mm, unsigned. On the 75th Anniversary of Emperor Alexander I's Grenadier Guards Regiment No. 1. Diakov-1022.1 (R2 in both silver and bronze). Toned Extremely Fine and Rare. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 3901		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. 1890 AE Medal, 66mm, unsigned. For the Fourth International Prison Congress in St. Petersburg. Diakov-1045.1. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3902		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. Undated (late 19th century) AR Medal, 32mm, by L. Steinman. An Agricultural Prize Medal of the Ekaterinoslav Provincial Government. Diakov-1081.2 (R2). Crowned city arms in wreath, legend around/Inscription "For Labor and Usefulness" within wreath, designer's initials below. An edge nick at 7:30 o'clock rev., otherwise nicely toned Extremely Fine and rare. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 3903		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. 1893 AE Medal, 61.5mm, signed "Georges Hantz.1893. Geneva." Honoring Count Leo Tolstoy (1828�1910), one of the greatest Russian novelists of the 19th century. Diakov-1085.1 (as R2). Facing bust in high relief/ Fifteen line inscription listing his works. Choice Extremely Fine and Rare. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 3904		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. 1894 AE Medal, 75.15mm, by Griliches Jr. Imperial Mineralogical Society Tribute Medal honoring N.I. Koksharov for his 50 years of Scientific Achievement in the field of Russian Mineralogy. Diakov-991.1. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 3905		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. 1887 AE Medal, 70.65mm, by Griliches Jr. Tribute medal to Professor V.L. Gruber for 40 years of scientific achievement as an instructor of medical doctors. Diakov-998.1. Some light spotting and faint traces of an old collector number near the 1847 date, otherwise Extremely Fine with a high relief portrait. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3906		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. 1894 AE Medal, 69mm, by A. Griliches Jr. On the Dedication of the Monument to Alexander II in Helsinki. Diakov-1096.1. Choice Proof and a superb specimen. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 3907		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. Pair of Alex. III medals. 1) 1883 Silver Coronation Jeton, 26mm, unsigned by A. Griliches Sr., Diakov-931.3. F-VF. 2) 1894 Aluminum Death Medal, 28.25mm, unsigned. Diakov-1093.4. Contact marks, VF-EF. 2 pieces total. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $92
Lot 3908		Russia. Alexander III, 1881-94. Pair of Alexander III Memorial Award Medals in Silver. Diakov-1094.1; Werlich-115. Full size 27.8mm and miniature 13.1mm, both with integral loops, no ribbons. VF and EF, the miniature quite scarce. 2 pieces total. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $253
Lot 3909		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. 1894 Silver Medal, 38.6mm, unsigned. On the November 26, 1894 Marriage of Nicholas and Alexandra. Conjoined heads left/ Wedding inscription in Russian and German. Field contact marks; toned Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3910		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. 1896 Gilt Bronze Medal, 52.8mm, signed V. Zbuk. For the All Russian Industrial and Art Exposition at Nizhniy Novgorod. Seated Russiae before items of industry and art/ Five scenes of the expo buildings. Few minor edge nicks, otherwise EF. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 3911		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. 1896 Silver Coronation Jeton, 25.2mm, unsigned. Crown above ciphers "N II A"/ Crown, inscription, date. Lustrous About Uncirculated with attractive light golden tone. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 3912		Russia. Pattern Ruble in Copper, 1898. Sev-4057; KM-Pn159. Nicholas II. By A. Griliches. Alexander II Monument. Bust of Alexander II facing left. Reverse: Monument without value in exergue as on the regular issue. Very Rare. NGC graded Proof 58 Brown. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 3913		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. 1898 Silver Medal, 78mm, by A. Griliches. On the Dedication of the Monument to Alexander II in Moscow. The design is nearly identical to the 1898 ruble coin commemorating the same event. Smirnov-1148a. A few minor edge nicks and bumps and some contact marks in the fields, otherwise Very Fine and very scarce. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 3914		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. 1901 AE Medal, 64mm, signed on reverse A. Vayunskiy. On the 200th Anniversary of the Sea Navigation School. Conjoined heads of Peter the Great and Nicholas II left/ River god with trident, inscription below. Lightly mottled toning, but Choice Extremely Fine or better with glossy surfaces. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 3915		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. Undated (1902) Silver Medal, 68mm, by Felix Rasumny, signed on reverse. On the Centennial of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Jugate busts of Nicholas II and Alexander I/ Historia seated right of a superbly modeled crowned double headed eagle. On the edge Paris mintmarks with "Argent 950 M/M". Lightly toned nearly Extremely Fine, most attractive and Rare in silver. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 3916		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. 1902 AE Medal, 66mm, unsigned. On the Centennial of His Imperial Highness' Page Corps. Head left of Nicholas II/ Laureate head right of Alexander I. Commemorative inscription on the edge in impressed cyrillic letters. Smirnov-1255. Choice Extremely Fine or better, scarce this nice. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 3917		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. Trio of medals on the 200th Anniversary of the Foundation of St. Petersburg. 1) Silvered Bronze, 50mm, by V. Andreev. Head of Peter the Great left/ Crossed flags separate motifs of sea and military prowess and science and technology. Remaining silvering about 20% on obv and 60% on rev, VF-EF. 2) AE Medal, 24.5mm, unsigned with integral loop. Peter left/ Crossed flags. VF. 3) AE Medal, 25mm, unsigned with loop. Peter left/ Horseback statue. On a Soviet style mount with modern ribbon, VF. 3 pieces total. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $253
Lot 3918		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. Undated (ca. 1896-1915) AE Medal, 51mm, unsigned. Ministry of Finance Award Medal for Diligence and Craft. Head left/ Seven line inscription. Edge with award inscription in incuse cyrillic lettering and dated 1903. Smirnov-1045a. Choice Extremely Fine or better, with prooflike fields. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3919		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. Award Medal Trio. 1) 1909 AE Medal, 28mm on the 200th Anniversary of the Victory at Poltava. Werlich-127, VF. 2) 1912 AE Medal, 28.3mm on the 100th Anniversary of the War of 1812. Werlich-128, VF. 3) Undated Nicholas II Medal for Zeal in Silver, 30.2mm. Werlich-86/87, VF-EF. All with integral loops as issued and without ribbons. 3 pieces total. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $368
Lot 3920		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. 1910 AE Medal, 67.65mm, unsigned. For the South Russian Agricultural and Small Cooperatives Exhibition at Ekaterinoslavl. Crowned tablet with cipher of Elizabeth II with date 1787 within a wreath of produce/ Allegories of a farmer and worker with tools of their trades. Some staining amid mottle toning, otherwise Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3921		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. 1912 Silver Medal, 78.2mm, signed A.A.G. on obv & rev. To commemorate the Dedication of the Monument to Alexander III. As with the 1898 medal for the Alexander II Monument, this medal utilizes an almost identical design to the 1912 commemorative ruble issued for the same event. Smirnov-1451a. Struck with a matte finish; Extremely Fine and very scarce in silver. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 3922		Russia. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. 1912 AE Medal, 78.35mm, signed A.A.G. on obv and rev. On the Dedication of the Monument to Alexander III. Design almost identical to the 1912 commemorative ruble coin minted for the same occasion. Smirnov-1451a. Choice Nearly Mint State and very attractive. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 3923		Russia. Ruble, 1913-BC. Dav-298; Y-70; Sev-4180. Nicholas II. Commemorative, 300 years Romanov Dinasty. Toned. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 3924		Russia. Ruble, 1913-VS. Sev-4180; Dav-298; Y-70. Nicholas II. Romanov commemorative. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $252
Lot 3925		Russia. Ruble, 1913-BC. Dav-298; J-1229; Y-70; Sev-4180. Nicholas II. Romanov commemorative. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98

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