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Sale 83
The New York Sale
Russian and Historical Medals |
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Lot 2001 |
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Kievan Rus', Great Principality of Kiev. Svyatopolk the "Damned", 1015-1019. Kievan Rus', Great Principality of Kiev. Svyatopolk the "Damned", 1015-1019. Srebrennik. 2.85 gm. Cf.S/S 178. Enthroned facing figure of Prince Svyatopolk, wearing hat with a cross, and holding long cross in his right hand, legend around / Two-armed tamgha with one arm ending in a cross. The cross is within a quadrilobe, and contains a pellet at the center, top and left and right terminus, the bottom is an inverted "V". Extremely rare and far more elusive than issues of Vladimir I. The alloy appears to contain a high content of silver. Unusually full flan. Heavy wear. Good Fine. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $4,680 |
Lot 2002 |
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Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble ???? (1654). Novodel. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble ???? (1654). Novodel. Overstruck on European Taler. 25.22 gm. Ornamental edge. Reichel 715, Zander, pl. 9. Tsar on horseback r., holding scepter over his shoulder / State emblem. Cyrillic date 7162 (year of the World). Always popular novodel of Russia’s first western-style Crown. Rare. Fragment of host coin visible center reverse. Deep purple slate-gray. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $5,850 |
Lot 2003 |
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Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the obverse of a Netherlands, Campen Leeuwendaalder 1648 (Delmonte 862). 26.63 gm. Spassky 273 – this piece. Very rare. Good very fine Ex "Russian Coins from the Fuchs Collection (Part III)," Sotheby’s, London, 24-25 April, 1997, lot 18, comes with sales envelope. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $3,510 |
Lot 2004 |
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Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the reverse of an Erfurt 2nd Anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig Taler 1632 (Dav 5268). 28.79 gm. Spassky 1211a – this piece (but incorrect reference and date given). Very rare. Extremely fine Ex "Russian Coins from the Fuchs Collection (Part III)," Sotheby’s, London, 24-25 April, 1997, lot 138, comes with sales envelope. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2005 |
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Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the obverse of a Saxon Taler of Johann Georg I, 1626 HI (Dav 7601)). 28.63 gm. Spassky 1112 --this piece. Very fine Ex Giessener Munzhandlung – Dieter Gorny Sale, Giessen, 27-28 Nov., 1978, lot 1593. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2006 |
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Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the reverse of a German Taler of Ulm, 1620 (Dav 5903). 27.19 gm. Spassky 1468. Only known Jefimok produced from a coin of Ulm. Very fine Ex "Eine Speziel Sammlung v. Talern mit Russischen Countermarken der Zaren Alexei Micholowitch". Der Sammlung uberstemelter Taler der Eremitage," Krause # 3, Braunschweig, October 1928, lot 1478. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $4,095 |
Lot 2007 |
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Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the reverse of a Salzburg 1637 Taler of Paris v. Lodron (Dav 3504). 28.54 gm. Spassky – date unrecorded. Horseman c/m somewhat weak, otherwise Extremely fine Ex "Russian Coins from the Fuchs Collection (Part III)," Sotheby’s, London, 24-25 April, 1997, lot 162. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2008 |
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Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the obverse of an Austrian Taler of Trautson issued under Paul Sixtus v. Falkenstein, 1620 Vienna mint (Dav 3423). 28.48 gm. Cf. Spassky 1570 (Dav 3425). Extremely rare and only the second recorded issue of Trautson so counterstamped. Very fine Ex "Russian Coins from the Fuchs Collection (Part III)," Sotheby’s, London, 24-25 April, 1997, lot 187. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2009 |
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Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the obverse of an Italian Tallero of Tuscany issued under Cosimo II de Medici, 1621 (Dav 4196). 27.54 gm. Spassky 1499 – this piece. Italian hosts are Extremely rare. Very fine Ex "Russian Coins from the Fuchs Collection (Part III)," Sotheby’s, London, 24-25 April, 1997, lot 173. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $4,388 |
Lot 2010 |
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Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655. "Horseman" and "1655" counterstamped on the obverse of an Italian Scudo of Venice issued under Francesco Molin (1646-1655), undated, mintmaster PG over ZAZ (Dav 4252). 31.21 gm. Spassky – unrecorded for his Doge. Of the highest rarity. Very fine Ex "Russian Coins from the Fuchs Collection (Part III)," Sotheby’s, London, 24-25 April, 1997, lot 176. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $4,680 |
Lot 2011 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, 2 Ducat 1714. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, 2 Ducat 1714. Moscow, Red mint. GOLD. 6.4 gm. Novodel. Bit H19 (R2), Diakov (2012) 446 (R3), Sev 39 (RR), Uzd 0022N (R). Numerous pinscratches. Rare. Very fine. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $9,360 |
Lot 2012 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Chervonets (Ducat) 1711. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Chervonets (Ducat) 1711. Moscow, Kadashevsky mint. GOLD. 3.40 gm. Bit 16 (R3), Diakov 345 (R4), GM 56.1 (RRR), Petrov (250 Rubl.), Sev 21 (RRRR). Imperial eagle on reverse holding four maps (charts), one in each of its beaks, one in each of its talons. This Excessively rare Ducat was struck following the capture of Azov. The four maps signify Russian sovereignty over the Baltic, White, Caspian and Black Seas. However, following Tsar Peter’s capture and the hastily concluded peace with Turkey on July 12, 1711, Azov was returned to the Sublime Porte. As a result, the mint recalled all of the Ducats. Very fine. Estimated Value $75,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $128,700 |
Lot 2013 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Rouble ?A?K (1720). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Rouble ?A?K (1720). Moscow, Kadashevsky mint. Crown flanked by dots above head, nails on sleeve. Bit 326, Diakov 922, Petrov (4 Rubl.), Sev 473 D (S), Uzd 0588. Authenticated and graded by NGC EF 45. Well-struck with attractive toning on near problem free surfaces Good extremely fine. Estimated Value $5,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2014 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Rouble ?A?KA (1721). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Rouble ?A?KA (1721) K. Moscow, Kadashevsky mint. Bit 474, Diakov 1150, Sev 512-4, Uzd 0599. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58. Bold strike with underlying mint lustre, toned. Choice almost uncirculated. Estimated Value $6,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $7,020 |
Lot 2015 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Rouble 1725 C?? Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Rouble 1725 C?? Sun Rouble. Mmk under sleeve. Struck over uncertain European Taler. Lettered edge. 28.27 gm. Bit 1373 (R), Diakov 18, Sev 672 (S), Uzd 0626, Cf. Zander p.24. We have found no other St. Petersburg mint Peter I Rouble with clear traces of a lettered edge. Quite Rare and important thus. Light medium gray. Very fine. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2016 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Rouble 1725 C?? Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Rouble 1725 C?? Small cross above head, small head. 27.3 gm. Bit 1344 (R), Diakov 31, Petrov (15 Rubl.), Sev 659 (R), Uzd 0626. Has been looped. Light gray Very fine. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2017 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Poltina ?A?? (1704) M? Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Poltina ?A?? (1704) M? 14.12 gm. Bit 538 (R), Diakov 102, Sev 131 (S), Uzd 0468 (S). Pale violet-gray with soft iridescent hues and full mint lustre. Quite well preserved for the type. Extremely fine-about uncirculated. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $9,945 |
Lot 2018 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Poltina ?A?? (1707). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Poltina ?A?? (1707). Moscow, Kadashevsky mint. 14.27 gm. Bit 571 (R1), Diakov 238 (R1), Sev 227 (R). Rare. Excellent strike offering finely detailed types, one of the finest known. Light slate gray Uncirculated. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $8,190 |
Lot 2019 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 2020 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polupoltina ?A?B (1702). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polupoltina ?A?B (1702). Novodel. Bit H702 (R2), Diakov 47. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 63. Very rare. Attractively toned with hints of gold hues. Choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $4,973 |
Lot 2021 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polupoltina ?A?? Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polupoltina ?A?? (1704) M? 7.01 gm. Bit 716 (R1), Diakov 127. Very rare. Attractively toned, iridescent highlights. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $9,360 |
Lot 2022 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polupoltina ?A?E. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polupoltina ?A?E (1705). 7.11 gm. Bit 722 (R1), Diakov 208, Sev 156 (S). Soft steely gray. Extremely fine Ex Coin Galleries Sale, New York, Feb. 12, 1986, lot 929, comes with tag. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $9,945 |
Lot 2023 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Tynf 1707/8 IL-L. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Tynf 1707/8 IL-L. Moscow, Kadashevsky mint. Legend ends +++, Large crown reverse. Bit 3827 (R1), Diakov 318 (R2), Petrov (15 Rubl.), Sev 243 (RR), Uzd 4860 (S). Authenticated and graded by PCGS MS 63. Original lustre. One of the finest known. Very rare, especially so nice. Choice brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $35,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2024 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Tynf 1708 IL-L. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Tynf 1708 IL-L. Moscow, Kadashevsky mint. Small crown reverse. Bit 3830 (R1), Diakov 309 (R2), Petrov (20 Rubl.), Sev 242 (R), Uzd 4860 (S). Authenticated and graded by PCGS MS 62. Very rare, especially so nice. Well-struck with considerable original mint lustre. Brilliant uncirculated. Estimated Value $25,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2025 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Grivnya ???O (1709). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Grivnya ???O (1709) ?K. 2.88 gm. Large crown with pearls. Bit 1103 (R), Diakov (2012) 326 (R1). Quite nice for issue, light medium gray. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2026 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Small lot of Altyns ???? (1704). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Small lot of Altyns ???? (1704). 0.81-0.87 gm. Diakov 157ff. Four pieces, varieties. ?/.?K., No pellet after date/.?K., no pellets with ?K Fine to very fine (lot of 4). Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2027 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Altyn ?A??I (1718). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Altyn ?A??I (1718). 1.01 gm. No initials, rider with mantle, ? with short stem. Diakov 674 (R1), Sev 323 (S), Uzd 0571. Minor graininess. Toned. About extremely fine. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2028 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, 5 Kopecks 1725 M? Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, 5 Kopecks 1725 M? 20.12 gm. Bit 3721 – var, B 292, Diakov 8. Some porosity. Much of original mint red. Extremely fine Comes with James O’Byrne collectors tag (a Britsh collector from early 1900’s. His collection was sold by Christie’s in early 1960’s). Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $1,053 |
Lot 2029 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Kopeck ?A?E (1705) M? Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Kopeck ?A?E (1705) M? Bit 3310, B 166 (S), Uzd 2273. Some deposits. Very fine. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $94 |
Lot 2030 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Kopeck ?A?S (1706) ?? Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Kopeck ?A?S (1706) ?? 7.89 gm. Diakov 1ff, Uzd 2279. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $293 |
Lot 2031 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Kopeck ?A?? (1707). ?? Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Kopeck ?A?? (1707). ?? 7.79 gm. B 179, Diakov 54. Brown-red. About very fine. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2032 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Kopeck ?A??I M? (1714). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Kopeck ?A??I M? (1714). 7.00 gm. Bit 3494, Diakov 10. Very fine Comes with James O’Byrne collectors tag (a Britsh collector from early 1900’s. His collection was sold by Christie’s in early 1960’s). Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $199 |
Lot 2033 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polushka ?A?? (1707). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polushka ?A?? (1707). Naberezhny mint. 1.71 gm. Bit 2877 (R), B 29, Diakov 2, Uzd 2288. Deep olive-brown. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2034 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polushka ?A?? (1707). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Polushka ?A?? (1707). Kadashevsky mint. 1.81 gm. Bit 3614, B 31 (S), Diakov 75, Uzd 2289. Dark olive tone. About extremely fine. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2035 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Beard Token A?E (1705). Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Beard Token A?E (1705). Crowned eagle c/m applied when issued. Narrow beard. Bit ?3893 (R2), B 3 (R). Rare original issue. Good very fine. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $1,053 |
Lot 2036 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Jetton 1725. Silver. 21 mm. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Jetton 1725. Silver. 21 mm. On the Death of Peter I. Bit ?3887 (R1), Diakov 63.11 (R2), Reichel 1547, Sm 214. Crowned baldaquin draped over sarcophagus / Seven-line legend. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58. Toned. Choice almost uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2037 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Bronze. 66 mm. By P.P. Werner. On the Birth of Peter, May 30 1672. Diakov 1.1, Reichel 880, Tiregal 1. Conjoined busts r. of Alexei Mikhaelovich and Natalia Narishkina, elaborately attired, signed below / Angel handing the infant Peter to Russia who sits in the clouds, Russian Arms beside her. Orange-brown. Near extremely fine. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $468 |
Lot 2038 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. White Metal. 67 mm. Unsigned. On the Birth of Peter, May 30 1672. Diakov 1.1, Reichel 880, Tiregal 1. Types as last. Good lustre. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $380 |
Lot 2039 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Bronze. 67 mm. By S. Yudin and J.G. Waechter. On the Establishment of the Russian Fleet, 1696. Diakov 4.3, Reichel 887. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Peter r. / Neptune driving a sea-chariot r. being greeted by Russia who stands on the shore before him. Light deposits, likely removable. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $644 |
Lot 2040 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Bronze. 65 mm. By S. Yudin and J.G. Jaeger. Battle of Poltava, 1709. Diakov 27.10, Iversen XXIV – 3c, Sm 181. Peter, armored and mantled, on horseback l., a fallen soldier below him, city in the background, signed C.?P. above ex. left / Hercules in lion's skin, club on his shoulder, trophies at his feet, map of the battle in the background, initials I.G.I. above ex. right. Attractive orange-brown highlights. Choice extremely fine. Estimated Value $600-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $585 |
Lot 2041 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Silver. 69 mm. By O. Kalashnikov. Second Expedition of the Russian Fleet into Finland, 1713. Diakov 43.3 (R2), Iversen XXXIX, Reichel 1224 (R3). Laureate and armored bust of Peter the Great r., initials O.K. on truncation / Three-masted warship sails past a rock on the right, three ships on the horizon. Superb and lustrous pale hematite with lovely turquoise highlights over minor friction marks. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $15,210 |
Lot 2042 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Bronze. 69 mm. By O. Kalashnikov. Second Expedition of the Russian Fleet into Finland, 1713. Diakov 43.3, Iversen XXXIX, Reichel 1224. Types as last. Characteristic diebreaks and die cracks. Pleasing light café au lait tone. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2043 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Bronze. 47.9 mm. By S. Yudin. Landing of Russian Troops at Abo, 1713. Diakov 44.6, Sm 198. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Peter r., signed C.? below / Neptune, holding a trident, and Hercules, bearing a club, stepping out from shellboat drawn by sea-horses. Dark olive-brown, near black. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2044 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Bronze. 61 mm. Unsigned. Naval Victory at Gangut, 1714. Diakov 47.10A. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Peter the Great r. / View of the naval battle. Spot on reverse. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $702 |
Lot 2045 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Bronze. 61 mm. Unsigned. Naval Victory at Gangut, 1714. Diakov 47.10A. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Peter the Great r. / View of the naval battle. Minor spotting obverse. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2046 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. White Metal. 53 mm. Unsigned. Peter I Commanding Four Allied Fleets at Bornholm, 1716. Diakov 50.1, Tiregal 54. Peter’s bust r. on pedestal amid trophies / Neptune riding in biga, festooned with Russian, English, Danish and Dutch flags, pulled by horses r. Pleasing surfaces and edges for a white metal piece. Uncirculated Ex World Art Medals Auction, ‘Russian Medals’, Part I, Philadelphia, 1981, lot 56. Accompanied by auction tag. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $234 |
Lot 2047 |
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Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Peter I, the Great, 1689-1725, Peter the Great Medals, Medal. Silver. 59.9 mm. Unsigned. Peace of Nystadt, 1721. Diakov 57.6 (R2), Reichel 1421 (R2), Sm 210. Noah’s ark at sea, a dove flying above bearing an olive branch; in the sky a rainbow joins St. Petersburg and Stockholm, three-line Latin legend (with chronogram date) in ex. / Twelve-line Latin legend (To the Great, Best, God-Fearing and Fortunate, to Sovereign Peter I in Name and Deed the Great Russian Emperor and Father Who in Two Decades of Triumph Subdued the North, This Medal Struck from Gold is Respectfully Presented). Rare and very attractive. Toned a pleasing lavender gray with iridescent turquoise and violet highlights. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $22,230 |
Lot 2048 |
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Catherine I, 1725-1727, Rouble 1725. Catherine I, 1725-1727, Rouble 1725. C?? *C.?? at end of obverse legend; two stars below eagle's tail. 28.76 gm. Diakov 22, Sev 723 (S), Uzd 0633. Light champagne hues. Much better than average. Choice very fine. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 2049 |
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Catherine I, 1725-1727, Poltina 1726 C?? Catherine I, 1725-1727, Poltina 1726 C?? 14.28 gm. Lozenges separate reverse legend. Bit 201 (R), Diakov 18, Sev 795 (R), Uzd 0649. Rare and superb for the issue. Old cabinet toning. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $15,210 |
Lot 2050 |
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Catherine I, 1725-1727, 5 Kopecks 1726 M? Catherine I, 1725-1727, 5 Kopecks 1726 M? 21.59 gm. Bit 252, Diakov 19, Uzd 2452. Deep brown patina, good strike. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo
| Realized $1,287 |
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